Hi On Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:11:01 -0600, Michael Smith wrote: > Shouldn't scientists "work to counter" claims of fraud from any group? > (And I would say just by doing good scientific work.) > Why focus on "religious" grounds for claims of fraudulance?
I missed one disturbing part of Mike S's statement here ... namely the phrase "(And I would say just by doing good scientific work.)". This seems to be saying that scientists' jobs are done once they have conducted the research and they have no further responsibilities to the political or wider communities ... i.e., they should mind their own business and stay in the lab. Is Mike S really saying that scientists should NOT respond when false information is publicized? They should NOT comment on global warming, cold fusion, the age of the earth, or any other matter once it is in the public domain? Their job ends in the laboratory and they should just go home and leave the rest to others. Rather perverse view of scientists, many of whom are also educators. Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [email protected] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
