Friday, May 13, 2011

How scientists operate -- example


How do scientists operate? How do they attempt to influence each other? How do they protect their intellectual interests? Do they use intimidation? Paternalism? Do they mob challenges from outside their chosen field?

Consider this example from the area of climate science, involving some of the top establishment scientists in the field...

Read their mail...



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David F. Noble's critique of "peer review"

1 comment:

Stranger in a Strange Land said...

Hello Dennis:

You are in dangerous territory. Taking on the scientific and acedemic mercenaries.

I applaud your efforts.

Kind regards,
Mike