Very sad to hear what RS has asked Prof Reiss to do.
This opportunity should be used as a moment of self-appraisal as far as
propogation of scientific ideas goes.
All scientists have an obligation to convey their findings(not only
about evolution) to the public. There is one effective way(teachers,
cognitive psychologists and many man-on-the-street know) how this can
be done: MAKING BRIDGES between new knowledge and old knowledge.
Right now one major area is educating all human beings on sustainable
environment - we have to ensure the learning/teaching bridges have no
gaps!