Forensic Science* gets interviewed on "The Science of Alcohol Testing"
Aaron Olson interviews me for his Substack
Aaron Olson interviewed me for his Substack, The Science of Alcohol Testing. We had a great chat (thanks, Aaron!) and talked about a lot of topics, including these key takeaways:
Forensic science has been shaped by its captivity within law enforcement, which has restricted its development and led to criticism from legal scholars.
Interpretation is a major challenge in forensic science, as it is often difficult to determine the meaning of evidence.
Scientists need to improve their communication skills and understand the incentives of their audience when discussing forensic science with lawmakers.
The independence of forensic laboratories is a laudable goal, but it is important to consider the power dynamics and political pressures that can still exist.
Forensic science education needs to be revamped to address the skills gap and provide ongoing upskilling opportunities.
Artificial intelligence can potentially improve interpretation in forensic science, but the challenge lies in explaining the results in a way that non-scientists can understand.
The auto-generated transcript has a bunch of errors (“Max Hulk”…I wish), so make sure to listen to the interview at Aaron’s Substack; while you’re there, maybe subscribe. :-)