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Seems pretty clear they aren't objecting to throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks, but with calling the outcome of sticky-wall work "science". I'd
by SiempreViernes 2y ago
Seems pretty clear they aren't objecting to throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks, but with calling the outcome of sticky-wall work "science".
I'd say that's a bit strict take on science, one could be generous and compare it to biologist going out into the forest and combing bsck with a report on finding a new lichen.
Thought admittedly these days the biologist is probably expected to report details about their search strategy, which the sticky-wall researchers don't.
- thechao 2y agoThe biologist would be expected to describe the lichen in detail, including where it was found, its expected ecology, its place in the ecosystem, life-cycle, structure, etc. It is no longer 1696 where we can go spear some hapless fish, bring back its desiccated body, and let our fellow gentleman ogle over its weirdness.