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American James Watson was awarded a joint prize with British Scientist Francis Crick in relation to the structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) at the University of Cambridge.
Fellow researchers Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins also played important roles but were largely forgotten about.
Watson is not going to be stripped of his Nobel Prize, he's just fgoing to be stripped of his Honouary Chancellorship of a Sciencific Research Lab in the US.
In terms of the late Francis Crick the vast Francis Crick Institute opened in London only a few years ago, at a cost of around £700 milliion.
Last edited by Brave New World; 01-14-2019 at 10:19 AM..
What I find interesting is that, from what I can tell in this post, you have simply assumed that Watson's view is then one that is best supported by science. You've given us no reason to think that you have looked into the best evidence, either way.
The most brilliant people can sometimes be misguided by personal bias and logical flaws in their thinking. The beauty of science is that, in the long run, it is not mere reputation that matters. This thread would be best served if people were to take a look at the peer-reviewed science publications and other credible sources to see exactly what evidence Watson has in mind, and compare this evidence to those holding the contrary position.
So now the race is on: What sort of links to good scientific research will the pro-Watson people offer in support of Watson's view? Personally, at the moment, I'm not deeply familiar with the evidence either way, so I'm going to withhold judgment.
Of course we also need to consider the political implications either way. If Watson is right, does that mean that we should give upon equal treatment under the law? (Hint: Even if Watson is right, it would not follow that some blacks are not brilliant and/or that a black person can't be the best candidate for a particular job. Thus, as a society, we would still benefit from current anti-discrimination policies, etc.)
Last edited by Gaylenwoof; 01-14-2019 at 10:50 AM..
One not need look to Africa as to the impact of lower intelligence on society as a whole.
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