"First of all, Sir Tim’s comments are based on his personal experiences, and are therefore incontrovertible." This is actually true. When women complain about

"First of all, Sir Tim’s comments are based on his personal experiences, and are therefore incontrovertible." This is actually true. When women complain about 'rampant sexism', or black people complain about 'constant racism' because of their 'personal experience' it is inappropriate to disagree with/question their experience. Tim Hunt comments on his experience, how is it different? Are people still allowed to their opinions based on their own experience? "sometimes I have to work on my astrology charts from home when I’m menstruating or have leprosy, just so I can let the men in my lab focus on doing real science." Well, apparently this is a thing: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2857096/Forget-maternity-leave-women-PAID-menstrual-leave-month-men-just-lump-leading-doctor-claims.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2857096/Forget-mat... "Tim Hunt also mentions that men and women are constantly falling in love with each other within the lab." The workplace is one of the top places where people meet their spouse. More couples meet at work than in college. All in all, this post perfectly highlights part of the Nobel Prize Winner's quote: "when you criticize them, they cry."