Maki Naro and Matthew Francis nail it.
Also, I now have my sign for the Science March in April.
That is perfection. Or it would be, if there were a zebrafish embryo somewhere in there, but close enough.
Pharyngula
Evolution, development, and random biological ejaculations from a godless liberal
The axolotl ate the zebrafish embryos.
Dictionary atheists -> Dictionary scientists
Science may be political.. but those scientists that “can” engage in politics are not like the growing minority of scientists that now exist exclusively on soft money. I worry that the backlash created by these priveleged scientists will influence the survival of the others.
this “backlash” against the very idea that scientists ARE human, and thus have vested interests in the same things everyone else does, is also big amongst the “should have already retired” crowd I have noticed over the years.
like Jerry Coyne.
also, people like Coyne tend to influence the less thoughtful among us, like Matt Young over at Panda’s Thumb.
not doing science, or themselves, or anyone… any favors. But try telling them that, and they will not listen to you.
so much for evaluating evidence.
don’t need these kinds of scientists in my opinion. Golden parachute the lot of em.
Makes me wonder what, according to the dudely science-bro, is political.
Any disagreement with his preconceptions.
My personal definition
Politics: The normal behavior of 3 or more people in a confined space.
Sounds like my dad….”you should never have a dog in the fight.” Not literally of course. It’s funny cause when he tries to argue for his position he sounds like he clearly does. By funny I mean insufferable.
#3 biobengal
I exist completely on soft money, so I understand the instability of the situation all too well. However, I also once worked in industry and there is not much more job security there (though it is less discussed thus less thought about). Eventually, I realized all sense of security is a myth that we tell ourselves in order to quiet the voices in our own heads so that we can go about our lives during the day and get some sleep at night.
If we as ‘soft money’ scientists don’t march against the anti-science words and actions in our ‘representative’ government, who should? Is there anyone else with more of a vested interest or a greater understanding how 45’s administration is destructive when it comes to the work of science? I am marching because I am a human who values science and I very well understand how the actions of a few well-placed folks in government who are proudly ignorant can not only damage my own efforts and life but our country as a whole. I see staying ‘quiet’ as a short term game that is guaranteed to provide the worst of long term outcomes.
jamesramsey@8: there’s one too many people in your definition.
When they came for the soft money there was no one left to speak up for biobengal.
Yes, there are many perspectives, this is mine. I worry, yes, for the future…. but, all politics are local, as a climate change researcher I worry and may also feel more exposed than most.
I’ve never understood why such an obvious piece of nonsense is quoted as if it were true. I’d have thought a climate change researcher above all would have understood what a load of crap it is.