Why is there no outrage? He is a scientist and he lied. Why does he still have his Twitter account? How can anyone believe anything ‘scientists’ say about Covid? About climate change?
Can't tell if sarcasm or serious.
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Top Scientist Admits Webb Telescope Star Photo Was Chorizo
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#12Why is there no outrage? He is a scientist and he lied. Why does he still have his Twitter account? How can anyone believe anything ‘scientists’ say about Covid? About climate change?
He admitted the hoax in the next tweet. He didn't try to get it published or anything.
It was fake news. Some get crucified for behavior like this. I can’t stand the double standard.
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#13Now we get to see how the scientific sausage is made.
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#14Earlier quoted context omitted.
He admitted the hoax in the next tweet. He didn't try to get it published or anything.
It was fake news. Some get crucified for behavior like this. I can’t stand the double standard.
Is the double standard that normal people can “tell jokes” but scientists are “spreading fake news”?
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#15Earlier quoted context omitted.
It was fake news. Some get crucified for behavior like this. I can’t stand the double standard.
Is the double standard that normal people can “tell jokes” but scientists are “spreading fake news”?
> people can “tell jokes”
I think his tweet lacked signaling that is was in fact a joke. That makes a difference.
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#16Why is there no outrage? He is a scientist and he lied. Why does he still have his Twitter account? How can anyone believe anything ‘scientists’ say about Covid? About climate change?
Here's the thing. The post was a joke for other scientists.. ON Twitter.
It's not like they were trying to advance their scientific career with fabricated findings.
The target audience got a kick out of it. I'm certain.
A predictable percentage of onlookers are predictably salty that they got fooled by a figure of authority.. I don't think an apology is really warranted. But they handled it well.
That said, in a world that is constantly trying to maliciously misinform a person, it's understandable that the audience is a bit touchy about being fucked with .
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#17I always said chorizo was heavenly.
(I'll see myself out)
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#18Earlier quoted context omitted.
Is the double standard that normal people can “tell jokes” but scientists are “spreading fake news”?
> people can “tell jokes” I think his tweet lacked signaling that is was in fact a joke. That makes a difference.
I think the picture of chorizo was the signal that it was a joke.
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#20The rare HN discussion where reddit-style humorous posts are welcome.