Researchers Fight Back Against “Ideological Capture” of Modern Science
Scientists are now adding the weight of their experience and observations to the fight against this trend. The Wall Street Journal recently published a truly insightful opinion piece by Dr. Jerry A. Coyne (professor emeritus of ecology and evolution at the University of Chicago) and Dr. Anna Krylov (professor of chemistry at the University of Southern California).
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Coyne and Krylov delve into incursion of Marxist ideology into Soviet and Chinese agriculture in the mid-20th century, which had disastrous consequences for both nations. In their article, they argue the current situation is worse.
In some ways this new species of Lysenkoism is more pernicious than the old, because it affects all science—chemistry, physics, life sciences, medicine and math—not merely biology and agriculture. The government isn’t the only entity pushing it, either. “Progressive” scientists promote it, too, along with professional societies, funding agencies like the National Institutes of Health and Energy Department, scientific journals and university administrators.
Dewy-eyed progressives are rushing to place “indigenous ways of knowing” on par with hard science. For example, New Zealand’s government recently asserted traditional Maori mythology on equal to modern science. Coyne and Krylov blasted this approach. They worked with over two dozen other science professionals who share their concerns.
The College Fix has an even better review of the article by Coyne, Krylov and their colleagues.
Here is the link to their paper at the Journal of Controversial Ideas. It is free and licensed under Creative Commons.
My second favorite love song of all time.
Oh, I get weak in the knees….
Dr phil hasn’t checked in lately because he needs a lot of sleep in advance of the King Charles coronation festivities.
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There are two kinds of people in this world.
Sci-fi fans…… and the rest of us.
🙂
#56 – Haven’t had an escapee yet. No serious attempts that I can determine. They seem quite content in their bins.
Nite all.
Yep. I watched it happen.
Although neither of them have ever spent a lot of time worrying about what the peanut gallery thought.
Truly a captive audience.
Control problems much?
🙂
I’ve got no problem with the worms doing what worm do with me once I’m gone. Worms will be worms. And I do make certain that my worms are happy and well fed. Give the plenty of room to roam around and remind them that on their own in the great outdoors, they will not last long.
A 32 year old Olympian died Suddenly & Unexpectedly.
RIP. And comfort to her family and friends.
Many moons ago, I read a sci fi story about some ant like critters who were sentient enough to make gods out of the man who fed them. The red and blues got along well because their “god” gave them enough food and resources. Then the man’s friend took over, and he experimented with changing their situation, withholding food and… Read more »
The crazy economics of the music business these days. Now that income from albums and singles has basically dried up with streaming, the only real moneymaker is in live performance. It’s the opposite of the way the business used to be. Bands and artists would hit the road occasionally to promote an album which was the center of money production… Read more »
I snuck in a little bit of gardening. Moved one tub up on blocks enough to put a dishpan turned planter underneath the drain holes. Got it onto a new piece of cardboard to keep weeds down. I went to the planter next to it to pull some dirt to mix in with the greens and compost I had collected.… Read more »
Hey Dr phil My 21st century hair band is a lot better looking than yours from the 80’s. Boy, you fast as lightning Lightning in the rain You’re kicking sparks like a fuse box You been rattling my window panes Boy, you cast a bad spell A bad spell over me You better beware, you better take good care I’m… Read more »
Homely Rice girl worms who speak Mandarin.
My worms are probably the smartest worms on the planet. As I previously mentioned, The Rice Alumni magazine used to be published on glossy slick paper suitable for coffee table viewing; but part of the woke experience at Rice has been to now send it out on recycled paper. I let them know how much my worms appreciate that new… Read more »
This Plymouth Rock chicken showed up a few days ago and has been hanging out in my yard.
Not sure if that’s a good omen or not. 🙂
Probably will draw in the two hundred coyotes that live in woods surrounding this little community..
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He’s actually gone all mad-scientist on us and is attempting to raise the first worms with ADHD.
This is pretty hilarious. The Media Matters’ Big Reveal of so-called “creepy” off-camera comments by Tucker Carlson has backfired. As Christopher Rufo writes…
Reputation’s changeable
Situation’s tolerable
But baby, you’re adorable
Handle me with care
I think the Chinese have more on the Biden crime syndicate than we can even imagine.
From a Peter Wood article behind the paywall at The Spectator: A “Chinese puzzle” in its classic version is a game where you must fit a variety of ill-assorted boxes inside other boxes. The term came to mean any intricate problem, especially one in which what looks like the way forward leads only to new obstacles. These days, in… Read more »
#42 – With a SMILE on my face and a SONG in my heart:
I got a crisp new ‘Franklin’ that says you couldn’t “leave those alone” for 2 days much less 2 weeks!
🙂 (my sick sense of humor no more/no less)
Went back outside. Watered plants, stirred compost bin outside and added more leaves and coffee grounds. Have a couple of dead pots, so I just stuck some squash seeds in those to see what happens. Cleaned up tools and buckets and put mowing stuff away, etc. I think all my outdoor stuff for today is now done. Feeling real proud… Read more »
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Yes, I really was. I was shocked at how “correct” it sounded.
#38 – Yea surrrrrrrre You were looking at the guitar?
Caca de TORO!! 🙂
I just stepped outside – great gardening weather. Maybe I’ll put out some small pots later, instead of doing a whole big tub.
More seeds in the dirt -> more food later. Hopefully.
. Nice 5-string guitar. Keith Richards: Actually, it’s a very old fashioned tuning, it actually comes from banjo, I believe, although it has a kind of murky history. … Some people would even call it Spanish tuning, other “open G.” I got fascinated with it because it wasn’t your classico (at this, he makes the impression of stiffly holding… Read more »
OK, all done. Need to cool off again then head back outside and take care of several little chores, but the main work is done.
Most of the mowing is did – only got the west side left to do. Some of the bluebonnets are starting to pop their seed pods, and Ive been mowing around them in hopes of gathering seeds for the planned out back bluebonnet patch that I’ve been seeding for the past 5 years or so. This was a banner year… Read more »
Instapundit links to this article today. New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that New York state lost $25 billion in adjusted gross income due to outmigration in 2021, on top of $20 billion lost in 2020. California reported a net loss of $29 billion in 2021, following a loss of $18 billion in 2020. Combined, the two states… Read more »
Here’s that other arrest of the mass murderer…
https://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/wife-of-mass-murder-suspect-arrested/?amp=1&mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR008EBPKOFiw27Mcoi9dCbUsqiGTlyoAq3OfzoQ-ewNpBqjcHSITPeRmOg
Looks like it may be safe to post again now. I’ve messed around all I can, so I’m going out to see if one of my mowers will start and see if I can mow the yard. Some interesting hints as to follow up on the animal arrest near Cut-N-Shoot last evening, but not much in the way of hard… Read more »
BTW; If you click on my #20 link you can see the old 75 Deutz Diesel tractor on the right, in the back of the third stall. I really need to get the old girl out and clean the fuel system. My daddy is spinning in his grave knowing I’ve let it get into this shape. 🙁 In my defense… Read more »
Texpat – I haven’t heard of them either, but they are hoping Tucker helps to build their brand.
It’s an opening for Tucker to have a real say in a media outlet.
Okay, pass the tissues.
Pachapapa about to double down on heresy.
In the video, Stein makes the point about poor catechesis of today’s Catholics. Folks are getting married without understanding the gravity of this decision, and what it means.
“Forever” means “as long as we’re happy”. Etc., etc., etc.,
This pegs out the Cute-O-Meter.
https://tinyurl.com/3axwpa5h
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I’ve never heard of Valuetainment or Patrick Bet-David.
Like Trump, Carlson has managed to get both Democrats and Republicans to joint the campaign to get rid of him. From the leftwing Semafor: In a segment last year, the Fox News host told viewers that the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee had privately called his show “Russian disinformation.” “In other words, not only are we wrong… Read more »
Tucker gets a heck of an offer.
About the 5:30 mark, Nicholas Cage makes a pro-life argument without even realizing it. Personally, I remember singing two hymns to my daughter while pregnant. I remember holding her the day of her birth, and her eyes were glued to the big window behind me. I guess light was a fascinating concept for her. I began singing my favorite hymn… Read more »
Speaking of Jews, prominent Antonin Scalia School of Law professor David Bernstein shines a bright light on a very stupid and offensive article by two law professors whining about the six conservative members of SCOTUS being Catholic. Bernstein’s post at Instapundit: AN OVERTLY ANTI-CATHOLIC, BIGOTED ARTICLE BY TWO PROMINENT LAW PROFESSORS: Marci Hamilton and Leslie Griffin: How Did Six Conservative… Read more »
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Childers’ opinions on the supposed antisemitism law pretty much reflect mine. I think it was a somewhat clumsy effort to pander to my fellow Jews in Florida. It seems to me there are already plenty of laws to cover what’s needed in that respect. I also find all these “hate crime” laws to be reprehensible.
I don’t think there are any gun control laws prohibiting you from making your own missile. The FAA may get irritated though. If everybody in Texas had a couple of these in their backyard, I don’t think the Chinese would try to invade. Maybe we could start using them on the Mexican cartels. Ukrainian engineers have designed a DIY rocket… Read more »
#22 Super Dave Last time we came to Lake Charles, a couple years ago, we stopped by Pat’s and they were closed, had really reduced hours like mostly only open on weekend evenings. Aftermath of Covid I guess. Open regular hours now, walked in and they had totally remodeled the place, didn’t even recognize it. They did not mess with… Read more »
Okay, this woman is either wissing clueless or completely heartless:
“When can I go to school?”
“Ma’am, you killed two people tonight.”
“But when can I go back to school?”
Childers ends with a ride operator having way too much fun:
https://twitter.com/RitaPanahi/status/1653350414518210569
Next up, Mr. C. discusses the maligned “free speech” bill that was brought up here a few days ago. I’m not going to bring the whole discussion here because it’s pretty long and I don’t want to paraphrase in case I get something wrong with the legal discussion. I suggest that if you’re interested, get the legal wrangling from the… Read more »
GJT, years ago, on our anniversary I took my wife to that Casino near Kinder LA, this was when Lake Charles only had the big barge. I’m not much of a gambler but I sat down at some sort of electronic poker game and on my third hand I won $850 Bucks so I just cashed in and went looking… Read more »
Is the UK finally understanding what fake women in real women’s sports are doing to the real women? Say it isn’t so! Yesterday, the UK Telegraph ran a “comment,” which I think is similar to an op-ed, spicily titled “Trans Ideology Will Let Mediocre Men Destroy Women’s Sport.” The sub-headline was even better: “In my book, [trans] athletes like Austin… Read more »
I finally got around to putting the bucket back on the Kubota yesterday and the shelf that I built to hold my new Lane Shark brush mower worked out great. I used wasted space above the Bush Hog for storage. Also since this was the first time I removed the mower, I color coded the hydraulic lines. Not that I… Read more »