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>> ... by criticising their opinions in public, at >> a conference or in a seminar ... > > How is this being a "jerk"? This is what academia is
by Rexxar 11y ago
>> ... by criticising their opinions in public, at
>> a conference or in a seminar ...
>
> How is this being a "jerk"? This is what academia is
> supposed to be all about - you publish, others
> criticize
Criticizing people's results and conclusions in an argumented way in an article is perfectly "academical". Asking them question after their presentation is OK too. Criticizing them harshly in public when they presents their work and asking them to answer immediately to your objections is maybe not the best way to approach truth.
- yummyfajitas 11y agoI'm not sure why. If you don't raise the question immediately, other viewers might be misled by the flawed presentation. Once you stand in front of your colleagues and present something, you should be really sure you are right. Look, I've attempted to publish things that were wrong. I fully understand the negative emotions associated with having your work evaporate in front of your eyes. But it's a necessary part of the search for truth.