Suffice it to say that Goldacre may have interesting and valid points to make, but I was singularly unimpressed by his performance at Eastercon and by a number of interviews I've read with him. I suspect he's starting to believe his own publicity. And yes, his broad brushstroke view of the nasty media doesn't tally with mine *g*.

The issue of science graduates not going into journalism is one that does need highlighting. Sure, there are some who want to cover health, but that's not the same thing at all -- they veer towards the health and beauty field.