What always happens to me is ppl become annoyed that I won't get enthused about latest single study BBC etc. are all excited about!
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Haha what losers — as if the BBC reports science well in any way shape or form. The norm = very badly reported.
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Also ppl even within science, between fields for example, can be very very uneducated. I know ppl w/in cog/neuro sci who think GMO = evil.
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Tons of the points raised in the article about people extraneous to science are even true for working scientists.
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He makes some fair points, but can we stop using 'elite' all the time?
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I don't mind it when it's geared towards actual middle class white ppl to be honest — but I also take your point.
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Since when is mediocrity elite? I always thought it was more an upper class thing
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I don't like using elite as pejorative!
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I guess you're from the US? Middle class means something very specific in the UK.
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Just meant to say that I do not associate elite with 'in the middle' but more with 'in the top'
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I think we agree because they are the top for all intents and purposes where I live.
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