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Celebrities and reporters sent false information about the academic conference one after another via the Internet and TV on the subject that Prime Minister Yoshii Suga refused to name six candidates recommended by the Japanese academic conference, as if it were fact. It is captured and spread like this. Experts note that “the sender must make an effort to send accurate information based on the facts, and the recipient must also be able to determine the truth.” (Mochizuki Iko)
Tweet from Toru Hashishita on October 6
◆ “It appears that no tax has been imposed.”
Former Osaka Mayor Toru Hashishita, who has about 2.62 million followers, said on Twitter on the morning of October 6: “The United States and the United Kingdom, which academics often talk about. It seems not Taxes have been imposed on academic groups in both countries. However, before asking for academic freedom and independence, first of all, be independent in terms of money. With a membership fee of approximately 1,500 yen a year, you can secure your budget. current “.
The tweet has spread online, with 2405 retweets and 8424 likes at 3:30 pm on the 15th. “I totally agree with Mr. Toru Hashishita. Don’t say nice things!” “It’s amazing, Mr. Hashishita.”
◆ US and UK also invest public funds
However, according to academic conferences and materials from the United States, in 1997, the annual operating cost of the scientific group “National Academy of Sciences” was 200 million dollars (about 21 billion yen), 80% of which corresponded to the federal government. Public funds are being invested in the form of contracts with. Specifically, we carry out government-requested projects, create neutral and objective administrative reviews, and produce reports.
As of 2017, the operating cost is said to have exceeded 300 million dollars (about 31.5 billion yen) and the breakdown has not been announced, but according to the academic conference, the amount of taxes to the Academy is expected Increase even more. It is said that it will be done.
Also in the UK, 67% of revenues of 70.6 million pounds (9.7 billion yen), or 47.1 million pounds (about 6.5 billion yen), were spent as public funds by the British Royal Association during the year April 2013 to March 2014. In g. In addition to supporting leading researchers and research institutes, there is cooperation and collaboration with foreign and international research institutes, advising the government and attempts to awaken public interest in public affairs.
◆ “Insufficient explanation”
Mr. Hashishita’s Twitter comments will gradually receive responses from Japanese researchers showing these facts, such as “It’s a hoax” and “America’s reality is like this …” converted.
Hashishita quoted the tweet from the morning of 12 and 6, six days after the broadcast, saying: “This was not sufficiently explained. In the United States and the United Kingdom, unlike Japan, there is no academic group with taxes. , Apply to an academic organization for a job and pay taxes. ”
Tweet from Toru Hashishita on Oct 12, saying “explanation was insufficient”
I asked Mr. Hashishita about the reasons for the tweet on the 6th, but Mr. Hashishita’s office replied, “I am currently in a position as a private person, so I do not accept free interviews.”
◆ Can I get a 2.5 million yen pension?
On the Fuji TV information program “Viking MORE” on the afternoon of the 5th, Fumio Hirai, a senior commentator for the same station, said: “Europe and the United States are private. Only Japan does it with taxes.” “Privatize and pay the membership fee yourself. Shouldn’t we pay and make a suggestion? Because if these people worked here for 6 years, then they would go to the academy and receive an annual pension of 2.5 million yen. Until die. From their taxes. That’s the rule. “
However, the person in charge of the Japanese Academy said, “There is no rule that members of the Japan Academy of Sciences and OBs become members of the Academy. Selection will be made once a year according to with the Academy’s selection rules. It will be announced and selected after being elected at the general meeting. ” “There are three recommenders: the rector of the university, the director of the research institution, the member of the academy and the member of the academic conference, and the organization to which the candidate belongs is not asked.”
The number of members of the academy is 150 and currently 130. The current members of the academic conference are only Takaaki Kajita, the president of the academic conference, and there are many people who are not members of the academic conference but become members of The academy.
A person in charge of the academy said: “I was surprised to hear a complaint from citizens after Mr. Hirai’s comments appeared on television. I want the caller to confirm the correct facts before making a call.”
◆ Apologize for “correcting the transmission”
Fuji TV reported on the afternoon of the 6th that the announcer said: “There are supplements and corrections to yesterday’s broadcast.” “All members of the academic conference become members of the academy and receive an annual pension of 2.5 million yen.” He apologized, but didn’t mention anything other than the fact that “Europe and the United States are all private. Only Japan does it with taxes.”
Japan Academic Conference
Hirai, who has about 37,000 followers on Twitter, said: “Today is also ‘Viking PLUS’. The topic is the subject of the appointment of the Japan Academy of Sciences. However, vested interests” just before the day he made the comment in question. The resistance of the stolen is staggering. Well, it’s our tax. I want you to privatize it. ”As of 9pm on the 15th, there have been no updates since then, and no corrections or apologies have been made regarding the comments.
We requested the information that was the basis for Mr. Hirai’s comments and Mr. Hirai’s views, but Fuji Television’s Public Relations Office responded, “As I told you on the 6th program. I have not responded to the details of the interview”. ..
Regarding the dissemination of such inaccurate information, the person in charge of the academic day said: “Incorrect information is flooded on the Internet, protests and complaints from citizens are called, and inquiries are received from the media. The caller wants me to verify that the information they know is fact-based before making a call. ”
◆ “Need to determine the attitude of the caller”
Yoichiro Tateiwa, Director of the NPO’s “Fact-Checking Initiative”, said: “It is natural for people involved in speech activities to attempt a fact-based broadcast. The media should maintain a calm broadcast based on the facts. facts and report. There it is. “
He added: “It is important to create a mechanism to constantly verify the facts about the statements of influencers.” “Citizens clearly state the facts when the caller shows reasons or points out mistakes.” You need to determine the attitude of the caller, for example if they are responding in good faith, such as apologizing after doing so. “
Regarding the academic issue this time, he pointed out that “it is not a question of whether or not public funds can be invested in the academic conference, but rather that the prime minister refused to appoint the six people recommended by the academic conference.”
“Mr. Hashishita says, ‘Be independent,’ but America has a tax system that allows you to receive a huge tax cut if a corporation donates, which is completely different from Japan. There is a system that you can operate. receiving donations from Japan It may be necessary to point out and discuss, including a review of Japan’s tax system, to train scientists before simply saying ‘be independent’.
