Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
sapinker's profile
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Verified account
@sapinker

Tweets

Steven PinkerVerified account

@sapinker

Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

Boston, MA
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
Joined January 2010

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker 28 Nov 2013

    Why do people hate the word 'chemicals'?http://bbc.in/Ijetme 

    11:02 AM - 28 Nov 2013
    • 101 Retweets
    • 43 Likes
    • Adrian Rakesh Mohan julian guzman DP Chalasani KyleLloyd Alex Achilles Tendons Paula Nightingale matt
    30 replies 101 retweets 43 likes
      1. Jack Peterson‏ @tensorjack 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        .@sapinker @amyalkon also because physics is awesome and chemistry sucks, just saying

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Matijn Nijhuis‏Verified account @matijn 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        RT @sapinker: Why do people hate the word 'chemicals'? http://bbc.in/Ijetme 

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Graham Chivers  ✏️‏ @deepgreendesign 1 Dec 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker Why do some people assume others #hate words that illicit only w/mild anxiety, sometimes? #HeadLines #Language #Humour #Science

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Ben Byrd‏ @BenByrd101 30 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker because we have an innate fear of contamination and poisoning?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kjell Arne Rekaa‏ @kjell_arne 30 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        Having a hot cup of chemicals while reading: “@sapinker: Why do people hate the word 'chemicals'? http://bbc.in/Ijetme ”

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kyle‏ @KyleBarrack 29 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker before reading the article/link I'd say the misconception that "chemicals" are dangerous & limited chemistry knowledge.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Andrea Peel‏ @Andrea_Peel 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker for the same reason they hate the word additives; bad press

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Sarah Vandyke‏ @SarahVandyke3 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker Reminiscent of the reaction people have to 'artificial' & their preference for 'all natural' (whatever that means) ... ignorance.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. JimDory‏ @jdnome 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker simply because of misuse. We used to buy children chem sets.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Michael Rapley‏ @MikeRapley 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker because most people are ignorant when it comes to even basic chemistry

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Piggyfeather‏ @piggyfeather 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker @sapinker: Why do people hate the word 'chemicals'? And think things like shampoo, tooth paste & artificial sweetners aren't

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kimani Muhoro‏ @KimaniMuhoro 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        Interesting read "@sapinker: Why do people hate the word 'chemicals'? http://bbc.in/Ijetme "

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. objesus © LFC #JC4PM‏ @fib45AD 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        “@sapinker: Why do people hate the word 'chemicals'? http://bbc.in/Ijetme ” It doesn't have a good 'brand'. Like a lot of science

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Joshua Lord‏ @joshualord2700 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker There are (largely undue) associations with toxic. Noxious. Corrosive. Etc.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Camus‏ @camusgoalie 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker People hate chemicals, and love natural things for breakfast, eg snake venom - no "chemicals" in that.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Jenny‏ @jennyah46 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker wow. Enjoyed this. Bringing me closer to chemistry.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Don Oldham‏ @OldhamDs 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker They are, after all, what we're made of

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Stephen Collinson‏ @CRDarwinDawkins 28 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker I love chemicals especially alcohol,endorphins, sexual hormones & whatever the hell it is that makes reading, so bloody marvellous

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info