I have been extremely interested in the future of electric cars in our country since seeing the movie, "Who Killed the Electric Car?". This is a blog post from the LA Times and it touches on some of the controversies that the movie referenced. I think it would be very interesting to dissect this ongoing debate about the integration of electric cars into society and discover which aspects are driven by scientific practices, communication, and tangible evidence.
Now, considering that this is a blog post rather than an formal article, does it work to establish and outline key points within the debate while also maintaining a more casual and conversational tone? Do you think blogs like this one will prove to be effective in teaching people about electric cars and their likelihood of a comeback? Or, are blogs more of a second source for conservations such as this one that are constantly evolving and becoming more dynamic? We are approaching a very exciting time as far as energy and political decisions and it will be fascinating to see how each is communicated and in what arena. I am also curious to see how blogs may play a dominant or lesser role depending upon the issue--electric cars, in this case.
Friday, May 2, 2008
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Since our blog analysis paper, my eyes have been opened to the world of blogging in science communication. I never realized how popular and how useful they've become. I think blogs are an excellent source of information, be it primary or secondary.
If one is coming into a topic of discussion with no background, the majority of blogs have links to additional sources of information (9 in this blog alone). If one uses this as a secondary source, already having a basic or advanced understanding on the topic, they are great thought-provokers. They raise new issues, recent discoveries, and new perspectives, challenging personal opinions.
In regards to electric cars, I think blogs are an adequate and effective way of communicating. It's become a hot topic of discussion, despite having scant media coverage. Regardless, it's an issue that should be prominent in times of environmental crisis and I think blogs are keeping it on the minds of people everywhere.
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