From such a well respected source too... I'm uncomfortable with this post. It smacks of childish point-scoring, and what are you trying to say: that your audience is opposed as a group to scientists in general?
Point-scoring against whom? British scientists? Why would I be against British scientists? Or against pubescent high schoolers? I'm confused.
I posted this because the link takes you to a humor site that tells the story of how a particular scientist plagiarized his fellow scientist. It's an entertaining account of a small chapter in the history of science, something I thought this blog's readership would appreciate. That's all. You're reading something into this I did not intend.
You're right, I'm probably reading too much into it. My initial impression was that the post was taking a pop at scientists in general, unhelpful on an excellent blog that does so much to debunk the science-religion conflict myth. My initial impression was wrong, so I apologise. The post has the potential for misunderstanding.
Also - thanks for showing me the humorous website. The article on foreign film posters for famous films made me laugh the most I've done in weeks!
No problem. I probably should have thought harder about potential misunderstandings before posting it. But Cracked is one of my guilty pleasures, and I wanted to share the wealth a bit.
Ouch. The author from "Cracked" should be warned: Them's fightin' words!
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ReplyDeleteI'm uncomfortable with this post. It smacks of childish point-scoring, and what are you trying to say: that your audience is opposed as a group to scientists in general?
Could do better. D-
Bernard
Point-scoring against whom? British scientists? Why would I be against British scientists? Or against pubescent high schoolers? I'm confused.
ReplyDeleteI posted this because the link takes you to a humor site that tells the story of how a particular scientist plagiarized his fellow scientist. It's an entertaining account of a small chapter in the history of science, something I thought this blog's readership would appreciate. That's all. You're reading something into this I did not intend.
You're right, I'm probably reading too much into it.
ReplyDeleteMy initial impression was that the post was taking a pop at scientists in general, unhelpful on an excellent blog that does so much to debunk the science-religion conflict myth.
My initial impression was wrong, so I apologise. The post has the potential for misunderstanding.
Also - thanks for showing me the humorous website. The article on foreign film posters for famous films made me laugh the most I've done in weeks!
Bernard
No problem. I probably should have thought harder about potential misunderstandings before posting it. But Cracked is one of my guilty pleasures, and I wanted to share the wealth a bit.
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