[betty boop]

Though the pronouncements are rarely so jarring, there is a long tradition of great scientists letting down their guard. Actors, politicians and rock stars routinely make ill-considered comments. But when someone like Dr. Watson goes over the top, colleagues fear that the public may misconstrue the pronouncements as carrying science’s stamp of approval.

Oh my, someone's "holy writ" is being gored here.... And the high priests at the NYT are calling it to our attention. Evidently maintaining lockstep consensus around the "holy of holies" of Liberalism is more important than following the scientific trail wherever it may lead.

No wonder Dr. Watson has retired. Public discourse today is vicious, poisonous, and increasingly irrational.

Thanks for posting this (annoying) article, neverdem!

[Alamo-Girl]

Oh my, someone's "holy writ" is being gored here.... And the high priests at the NYT are calling it to our attention. Evidently maintaining lockstep consensus around the "holy of holies" of Liberalism is more important than following the scientific trail wherever it may lead.

Sad but true - and strangely, funny to watch.

Thank you so much for your excellent insights, dearest sister in Christ!