the use of clever but often dishonest methods that deceive people in order to win power or control

中文解释

马基雅维利主义（利用欺骗和操纵等手段来取得主导权） Saying that scientists misinform the press suggests a Machiavellianism that is hard to support. 说科学家误导了媒体是马基雅维利主义并没有什么根据。