Astute observations, Peter. That Mencken quote is gold.
First thing that came to mind was the pro-lockdowners back in 2020/2021 who accused business owners of greed for wanting to continue to put food on the table and stating, cluelessly on social media, that they cared more about the economy than lives.
Just laughable. Every time I point out to a progressive that first-world/richest countries have the cleanest air and water and most environmental oversight they stare at me blankly. Not a thought in their little heads where money comes from or what it does.
Wise investors with a long term view have always poured financing into real scientific exploration - but with an eye toward results. They don't dump unaccountable cash into the hobbyists' coffers without strings attached. And that's what Tyson laments - "strings". There should be no strings - no accountability. Dammit, he's got a PhD - just give him the money!
I used to love reading Tyson's monthly article in the Natural History magazine. That was a long time ago before he transitioned into whatever it is he has become.
Astute observations, Peter. That Mencken quote is gold.
First thing that came to mind was the pro-lockdowners back in 2020/2021 who accused business owners of greed for wanting to continue to put food on the table and stating, cluelessly on social media, that they cared more about the economy than lives.
Just laughable. Every time I point out to a progressive that first-world/richest countries have the cleanest air and water and most environmental oversight they stare at me blankly. Not a thought in their little heads where money comes from or what it does.
Wise investors with a long term view have always poured financing into real scientific exploration - but with an eye toward results. They don't dump unaccountable cash into the hobbyists' coffers without strings attached. And that's what Tyson laments - "strings". There should be no strings - no accountability. Dammit, he's got a PhD - just give him the money!
“Tyson has become a parody - a pompous preener rather than a physicist who knows how to stay in his lane.”
Amen!
“Menckien” puts me in pants-peeing mind of Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther talking about, well, a “menkey” 🤣😂
I used to love reading Tyson's monthly article in the Natural History magazine. That was a long time ago before he transitioned into whatever it is he has become.