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It would be nice if scientists started being just scientists again instead of activists. Hopefully being cloistered on bluesky will bring the old vibes back
that's always been a fun conversation
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Scientists are allowed to have opinions outside of their work and share them.
It is 100% allowed, I just don't think it's really helpful or beneficial for them or society Especially when they try to lean on their status as scientists in order to try and have their opinions be more influential. The cdc for example saying it's ok to disregard their previous guidance in order to protest for black lives matter is one of these credibility damaging moments that is hard to undo.
It would be nice if scientists started being just scientists again instead of activists. Hopefully being cloistered on bluesky will bring the old vibes back
What do you mean? Activism is an essential part of science but maybe I’m misunderstanding your use of “activist.”
Right now I feel like there are a scientists who would hide or discard results if they contradicted their advocacy beliefs,which is a dangerous place to be imo.
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Scientists are allowed to have opinions outside of their work and share them.
It is 100% allowed, I just don't think it's really helpful or beneficial for them or society Especially when they try to lean on their status as scientists in order to try and have their opinions be more influential. The cdc for example saying it's ok to disregard their previous guidance in order to protest for black lives matter is one of these credibility damaging moments that is hard to undo.
Yep, there it is. You’re just upset that they don’t have your opinions.
It would be nice if scientists started being just scientists again instead of activists. Hopefully being cloistered on bluesky will bring the old vibes back
What do you mean? Activism is an essential part of science but maybe I’m misunderstanding your use of “activist.”
Why? Which of these other jobs would you call "Activism" an essential part of:
- Fire fighter
- Elementary school teacher
- Auto mechanic
- ER nurse
- Professor of Medieval History
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What do you mean? Activism is an essential part of science but maybe I’m misunderstanding your use of “activist.”
I mean things like nature starting to make endorsements for president. Overly political for no reason.
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It is 100% allowed, I just don't think it's really helpful or beneficial for them or society Especially when they try to lean on their status as scientists in order to try and have their opinions be more influential. The cdc for example saying it's ok to disregard their previous guidance in order to protest for black lives matter is one of these credibility damaging moments that is hard to undo.
>Especially when they try to lean on their status as scientists in order to try and have their opinions be more influential. How do they do that?
In general, it makes scientists look really naive and makes them lose credibility when they talk about actual science.