an article in boston globe
STATEMENT ON THE PLIGHT OF SCIENCE
17th of February 2017 The ethos of science demands adhering to verified facts, even when they run counter to our prejudices, be they of political, moral or religious origin. Scientific assertions are subject to verification and unlike dogmatic views can be questioned. Today the ethos of science is again under attack from many quarters. Populists, nationalists, fundamentalists champion a view that reality comes in many alternative forms from which one can choose at will. Facts are not absolute, but there … Continue reading →