I can see your point. I didn't really consider this because I come from a country where creationism isn't, and wouldn't ever be taught in a science class. I gue

I can see your point. I didn't really consider this because I come from a country where creationism isn't, and wouldn't ever be taught in a science class. I guess I am a little cynical because I work in a science research lab (as a technician) and a few of the scientists are close minded, beginning with their conclusion and tailoring things to fit. These ones are very political and most concerned with putting their names on other peoples work. Though that being said, most of them are open minded and thoughtful people. One of them is just amazing and has become my hero as I've watched them continuously fight the good fight against a toxic system that is against them most of the way. I agree with your last sentence. The original paper should not have made such grand claims. When I read the first 'viral' reporting I actually went 'meh' and kind of dismissed it. It was, after all, just one paper, and no doubt we'd see a lot more over time if it were true. After all, rocks are falling from space all the time. But then this response, and more so, peoples defence of this writing, that really got my goat up. It really reminds me of Tim Harford's TED talk on God Complex. I see this complex all around me, while the people displaying it deny it.