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Whatever you think about DK the fact that someone of his stature would admit when an error was made not just a small one but something as big as this. That in a
by victor106 9y ago
Whatever you think about DK the fact that someone of his stature would admit when an error was made not just a small one but something as big as this. That in and of itself is something worth applauding.
- anitil 9y agoIt speaks volumes that he'd personally respond like this. It shows how much he cares about his research as opposed to being 'right'
- ec109685 9y agoHow is owning up to a mistake something to be specifically applauded? He is a very distinguished scientist with a huge amount of published work. It is far easier for him to own up to a mistake than a fledgling scientist just getting started. He has far less to "lose". Admitting mistakes should be normal behavior for everyone.
- quiteawhile 9y ago>Admitting mistakes should be normal behavior for everyone Agreed. But it isn't, and applauding it is a way to provide moral incentive to those who might otherwise stay quiet.
- whipoodle 9y agoWell, except he just mumbled it out in a comment on some blog post. Saying it in this fashion is having it both ways, I think. All the air of intellectual honesty AND all the book sales! If he just leaves it at this, and the book is still sold the same and he doesn't broadcast this message any further than a blog comment, what has he really said?