Indeed, researchers would do well to blog more than they do. The experience of journals such as Cell and PLoS ONE, which allow people to comment on papers online, suggests that researchers are very reluctant to engage in such forums. But the blogosphere tends to be less inhibited, and technical discussions there seem likely to increase.
Moreover, there are societal debates that have much to gain from the uncensored voices of researchers. A good blogging website consumes much of the spare time of the one or several fully committed scientists that write and moderate it. But it can make a difference to the quality and integrity of public discussion.
1) I think blogging is good because it empowers someone to promote their opinions, views, or at the very least things they are reading, seeing, and thinking.
2) I believe the debate that can (but doesn't always happen as many tend to isolate within their own group) happen online is useful. Debate helps clarify opinions, come to a better understanding of others, and helps us learn.
3) I think more academic professionals should blog... it helps all of us learn!
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