Have @OtherSociology and @STEMWomen seen this shite?http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/opinion/sunday/academic-science-isnt-sexist.html?referrer= …
@IBJIYONGI Problematic legacy of economics: "homo economicus" (economic man) people driven by rational self-interest. Simplistic! @akimbami
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@OtherSociology@akimbami we must accept the best science will not always be done by people who made "traditional" "choices" -
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@IBJIYONGI Absolutely! Also research shows diversity strengthens innovation. Can't solve new problems with old thinking.@akimbami
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@OtherSociology@akimbami scientific progress is about extraordinary, tradition defying creativity anyway -
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@IBJIYONGI Hear hear! Old academic model is broken. We must start telling new science stories about the strengths of diversity.@akimbami -
@OtherSociology@akimbami and to emphasize that equal opportunity is a social value. Science is not more important than people.
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