I think Bert said the other day …
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Originally Posted by avandonk
I have been to the Synchrotron in Grenoble France. This is a very expensive machine. The politicians most probably have no concept of what it really is. They are after all scientifically ignorant. You have to tell porkies to politicians if you want your great big shiny machine to do experiments. Just say with a wink it will give them world domination and the wallet will be opened. They are only interested in power as they completely lack any redeeming human attributes.
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Hope he doesn't mind me quoting his words of wisdom on this one.
The point being that a real scientist has to manage the two 'personnas' carefully, whilst remaining honest to oneself and the work being performed.
Cheers