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"Science" that can't stand up to a few expressions of opinion is not deserving of the name. If your claims are supported by evidence, you shouldn't fear the spe
by Georgelemental 3y ago
"Science" that can't stand up to a few expressions of opinion is not deserving of the name. If your claims are supported by evidence, you shouldn't fear the speech of critics, no?
- greeko4792 3y agoPolitics doesn't defer to the scientific method
- tovej 3y agoPropaganda is a powerful tool. With a loud enough megaphone and a big enough wallet funding it, a lie can easily replace the truth in the minds of laymen.
- Georgelemental 3y agoWho decides who are the "laymen", and who are the privileged cognoscenti who get to shield the "laymen" from incorrect thought? And how do I opt out if I'd rather not be shielded?
- hydrogen7800 3y agoAm I misinterpreting you by reading this as "all opinions are equally valid"? It's not "who", but "what". That is, the scientific method, not the scientist.
- jfengel 3y agoWhen those "critics" are accusing you of child molestation, yeah, you have something to fear.
- gary_0 3y agoWell, technically they're using it as an analogy to make accusations of gross scientific misconduct, but same diff. If an Alex Jones-style criminal is sending their mob after you, you have a much bigger problem than someone just disagreeing with you.
- gumby 3y agoYou should see what Mann went through. It was hardly "a few expressions of opinion".