There have been persistent calls for academics and scientists to venture forth from academia's ivory towers to engage with a wider audience on the critical issues facing society. It's a reasonable argument. Academics stepping out of their traditional roles to disseminate scientific knowledge can offer great value to public policy debates.
By occupying public forums and social media platforms as public intellectuals and thought leaders, academics can contribute significantly to making the world a better place.
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