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So as a scientist, speaking to young scientists, perhaps she should have said something like "First please note that while the following answer may be the truth

So as a scientist, speaking to young scientists, perhaps she should have said something like "First please note that while the following answer may be the truth, the nature of my job sometimes compels me to give non-truthful answers." Perhaps such a disclaimer should be given by any "scientist" whose PR operations sometimes preclude accuracy?

kaybe 14y ago
It is more the distinction between the official line and their personal opinion. In more private contexts (and with some beer) you can have some interesting conversations. (Did you know that the people on the ISS have not tried to invent any cool 0g games? "but juggling is really easy" ahh, the possibilities..)