I'm glad someone had the temerity to come out about this, especially:
"But my recent advice to my graduate students has been direct and revealing: If you disagree with Darwinian Theory, keep it to yourselves if you value your careers... When the power-holders permit no contrary discussion, can a vibrant academy be maintained?
I was fortunate to have studied physics in an environment that was fairly open, but I saw the wall at the end of the tunnel in time to go back and switch tracks.
Patrick,
ReplyDeleteThis was an awesome post that you directed T-blog readers to. Thanks!
I'm glad someone had the temerity to come out about this, especially:
ReplyDelete"But my recent advice to my graduate students has been direct and revealing: If you disagree with Darwinian Theory, keep it to yourselves if you value your careers... When the power-holders permit no contrary discussion, can a vibrant academy be maintained?
I was fortunate to have studied physics in an environment that was fairly open, but I saw the wall at the end of the tunnel in time to go back and switch tracks.