[FRIAM] Kudos to the social scientists

[Glen E. P. Ropella]

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Prof David West wrote:
> I was on the side that thought the government was offering an unethical
> activity for the anthropology profession.

Interesting perspective.  I'm largely ignorant of all the subtleties;
but, in general, I believe that any institution (especially monsters
like government) that consults and supports scientists is better than an
institution that ignores them.  Not to mention that such employment
creates demand for scientists.  And we are _sorely_ in need of ways to
motivate people to become scientists (or at least respect them).

Further, of any batch of newly trained scientists, some will go to the
dark side.  But, some will also go to the light side.  Ultimately, even
the evil scientists do good if they are actually scientists and not
shills for their institution.

- --
glen e. p. ropella, 971-219-3846, http://tempusdictum.com
Cynics regarded everybody as equally corrupt... Idealists regarded
everybody as equally corrupt, except themselves. -- Robert Anton Wilson

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