But how easy is it to advocate for science at a time when many Americans, including the president, do not accept evolution, the idea that human activity is altering the earths climate, or other ideas science regards as more or less established? Cornelia Dean question to Dr. Hockfield, President of MIT.
Even the last holdouts now accept anthropogenic global warming; it's just a question of degree. The President, and many Americans, don't accept evolution. So what exactly is your problem with what she said, other than the fact she's editorializing a bit?