This is so understandable the way the term “science” and especially the phrase “following the science”, is so over-used, abused, and especially misused these days.
It all depends on whether he is a “scientist”, according to some tabloid journal, or an actual specialist in a field of scientific research or application. With wizards it doesn’t matter if they are “wizards” or just “crazy people”. :)
Some noted scientists have gone really “off the rails” with wild theories outside their realm of study. Dr. John Lilly is one example that comes to mind. His groundbreaking work in dolphin research was well-respected, did a mid-life switch to research into “consciousness”, starting studying psychedelic drugs and wound up convinced aliens were trying to kill him. I’ve read his books; it’s rather sad.
I bought a few design tshirts from an online biz in Ireland. Currently wearing a knife on the head Deadpool that says “I’m a unicorn!”. One of the shirts, not one of my choices, reads “Science is magic that works” in an image based font.
Yet more idiots who believe in YouTube, Facebook, et al instead of professionals with years of experience AND KNOWLEDGE to go with their qualifications.The world IS in peril if these fools get into positions of real power.Oh, wait. There’s dummies in the white house isn’t there?
JudasPeckerwood almost 3 years ago
Once upon a time, the idea of parents protesting a scientist speaking at a school career day would have been comically absurd.
dadoctah almost 3 years ago
Didn’t work for Don Herbert.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 3 years ago
That should work … they all believe in Harry Potter already anyway.
Chief Inspector almost 3 years ago
KId must go to school in Florida
Doug K almost 3 years ago
This is so understandable the way the term “science” and especially the phrase “following the science”, is so over-used, abused, and especially misused these days.
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Alchemist?
jim_pem almost 3 years ago
What’s interesting to me is how scientists are protested by people who claim to follow the science. It’s clearly not really about the science.
wongo almost 3 years ago
Socialist speaking at career day is ok.
kayak4ever almost 3 years ago
still is
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
It all depends on whether he is a “scientist”, according to some tabloid journal, or an actual specialist in a field of scientific research or application. With wizards it doesn’t matter if they are “wizards” or just “crazy people”. :)
Some noted scientists have gone really “off the rails” with wild theories outside their realm of study. Dr. John Lilly is one example that comes to mind. His groundbreaking work in dolphin research was well-respected, did a mid-life switch to research into “consciousness”, starting studying psychedelic drugs and wound up convinced aliens were trying to kill him. I’ve read his books; it’s rather sad.
dpatrickryan Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Just in case there was any confusion over what’s wrong with The Excited States these days…
schaefer jim almost 3 years ago
Now days we have some real fricking moronic parents.
sisterea almost 3 years ago
This is chilling because I can absolutely see it happening
rcstorm49 almost 3 years ago
Taught HS Chemistry for 35 years. Every morning I’d sing “I’m off to be the wizard, the wonderful wizard of all.”
syzygy47 almost 3 years ago
I bought a few design tshirts from an online biz in Ireland. Currently wearing a knife on the head Deadpool that says “I’m a unicorn!”. One of the shirts, not one of my choices, reads “Science is magic that works” in an image based font.
BC in NC Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Timely. Sadly.
aussie399 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yet more idiots who believe in YouTube, Facebook, et al instead of professionals with years of experience AND KNOWLEDGE to go with their qualifications.The world IS in peril if these fools get into positions of real power.Oh, wait. There’s dummies in the white house isn’t there?