There is no box we have to fit into. We can be our whole, deep, complex, multitasking selves, and we can build a version of science that allows us to be humans first.
Although NIH, NSF and other acronyms are well understood, I have no idea of the meaning of SUFS. Please explain. Also, "Everyone doesn't . . ." is ambiguous. Do you mean: No one does, or Only some do . . .?
Thanks, Colette. The cartoon was making the very same point you are in a lighthearted way. The first point is to tell the "squids" that activists making them uncomfortable is how it works. The second bullet was awkwardly worded and I will fix. I said when I was presenting it that the "squids" need to accept criticism and do not deserve to be thanked for just doing what they are supposed to do (or a portion of it, in your view). I do disagree with you that every scientists is obligated to engage. Many are already overwhelmed with the demands of science as it is. I agree many, like you and many others, can do so and am grateful for their engagement.
Although NIH, NSF and other acronyms are well understood, I have no idea of the meaning of SUFS. Please explain. Also, "Everyone doesn't . . ." is ambiguous. Do you mean: No one does, or Only some do . . .?
Apologies for the shorthand! SUFS = Stand Up for Science. Check us out at http://standupforscience.net
Thanks, Colette. The cartoon was making the very same point you are in a lighthearted way. The first point is to tell the "squids" that activists making them uncomfortable is how it works. The second bullet was awkwardly worded and I will fix. I said when I was presenting it that the "squids" need to accept criticism and do not deserve to be thanked for just doing what they are supposed to do (or a portion of it, in your view). I do disagree with you that every scientists is obligated to engage. Many are already overwhelmed with the demands of science as it is. I agree many, like you and many others, can do so and am grateful for their engagement.