[RoosterRedux]

I don't disagree with you on some of your statements (particularly as regards the human brain).

And I certainly think it is important to not entertain fantasy and pure fiction.

That said, and as you know, STEM professionals are not immune to being closed-minded when it comes to new ideas. In fact, I would say that it is the rule, not the exception that scientists can be among the most hard-headed when it comes to accepting new technologies, concepts, inventions.

As to science fiction, I agree. I was a fan as a child, but most of it is just plain silly from my vantage point as an adult.

[exDemMom]

That said, and as you know, STEM professionals are not immune to being closed-minded when it comes to new ideas. In fact, I would say that it is the rule, not the exception that scientists can be among the most hard-headed when it comes to accepting new technologies, concepts, inventions.

That is 180 degrees off from my experience. Scientists are busy in the lab, testing and discovering new things. We're a pretty inventive lot.