New advances in genetic engineering, DNA profiles researching our inheritance, exepriments on animals to make products safe, archaeology instead or religion (e.g. Kennewick Man and Seahenge) with experts at least venturing into the open: are they being rubbished unfairly. I mean, very detailed scrutiny is needed, but are they being condemned by nutters?
2006-11-21 11:52:00 · 2 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
it is important that we carry out alll this research so we can know more about this world we live in. there is alot of good work done by scientists but also a lot of crap too. who cares if an elephant can recognise its self in a mirror. what a waste of money it was finding that out.
2006-11-21 11:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's interesting that an elephant can recognize itself in a mirror. We're much too arrogant when it comes to animals. A lot of scientific research is just spent doing silly things and chasing grant money, which means it will be rubbish, but there is a lot that is good too and will save lives. There are a whole lot of nutters out there. It can't be avoided, except partially when you make sure their pseudoscience is not taught in schools or as part of home-schooling for credit. Let them teach it in Sunday school, if they like.
2006-11-21 12:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋