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Robotbeattoday at 4:37 AM4 repliesview on HN

Should we hold scientists and journalists liable if they say false things or misrepresent things?


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FabCHtoday at 5:08 AM

We already do. Libel and fraud are already illegal.

novemptoday at 4:41 AM

Yes, obviously.

themafiatoday at 4:57 AM

If they do so knowingly, and harm is caused, then yes. Are you suggesting we should give them a pass from years of acquired jurisprudence simply because they hold a particular title?

And what institution gives out the licenses for journalists and scientists? Is it revokable?

atoavtoday at 6:16 AM

You don't?