Put your whole self in

Abstract

Increasingly hot topics in both science and journalism are diversifying the practitioners of these professions and examining what is meant by "objectivity" in this improved world. Bringing wider experiences and perspectives to the laboratory or the newsroom improves outputs, better serving the public. As both professions become more enriched with varied backgrounds and views, are the old ideas of objectivity outdated? I sat down with Amna Nawaz, the new co-anchor of Public Broadcasting Service's NewsHour (in the United States), who shared how she brings her "whole self" to her work. We explored what this means and the parallels in science.