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I was also uncomfortable reading the article. It presents the Western scientist as the only one who knows that lead is dangerous, instead of grappling with the
by adultSwim 3y ago
I was also uncomfortable reading the article. It presents the Western scientist as the only one who knows that lead is dangerous, instead of grappling with the material economic issues at play.
- adultSwim 3y agoThe story makes it sound like the American scientists never asked local officials or scientists about lead exposure and where it might be coming from. Was fingerprinting isotopes used instead of cooperating and learning from the people being affected?
- heywhatupboys 3y agoyes exactly. "Asking for help" vs "no clue you would need help". Some countries are disadvantaged. To say they are stupid and naive is another thing.