The National Academy was established in midst of the US Civil War to provide scientific advice “whenever called upon.” It was 72 years after Article 1, Sec. 8 of the Constitution cited “the Progress of Science.” But our most important Truth Forces remain our press and news media.
I’m okay with a US Space Force. But what we need most is a Truth Force — one that defends against all enemies of accurate information, both foreign & domestic.
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We need science and truth now more than ever.
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Yes, from "actual" scientists!
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Actual scientists disagree a lot.
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Sorta like the Ministry of Truth??
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https://twitter.com/neiltyson/status/1031562198961680387?s=19 … You didn't have to look very far for his genuine response. But I guess it was easier to create one of your own for him.
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Let’s try this on for starters https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/us/politics/07nsf.html … I say peer review needs some reviewing. Is it possible maybe that there’s a bias toward lack of novelty at play within the hallowed halls? I say there is a case for it.
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Members of the Academy seem to have acted inappropriately, maybe, in regards to some non-scientific issues. I'm not sure how you go from that to putting peer review under fire. Addressing your question: peer review, ideally, should be in a constant state of peer review.
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The United States of America has a "Truth Force" it is called "The Resistance".
THE RESISTANCE STANDS AGAINST:
Donald J. #Trump Mike#Pence The#Trump Administration#Republicans in Congress The#Russian Government Racism Prejudice Sexism Xenophobia Homophobiapic.twitter.com/bHYd772dU2 -
I LOVE IT when all the #Trump#MAGA supporters come out because: I GET TO BLOCK ALL OF THEM, and REPORT and BLOCK those that tweet#Racist,#Prejudice,#Sexist,#Xenophobic,#Homophobic things. KEEP ON COMING OUT#Trump#MAGA Supporters and#Russian#Twitter Bots and!
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Nothing is better for you than to hear the opposite perspective. Except if you are 100% certain you are right, of course, but that would be a bit narcissistic (and a lot like Trump.)
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@garyadcock Of course this would spawn the Alternative Truth Force -
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We have just entered… The Twilight Zone
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There you go, it’s official
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