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Comment on Uncertainty in Skepticism by badrescher

badrescher — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:08:34 +0000

Brilliant post. Clear, concise, and appropriately humble.

Being willing to admit that what we believe may be wrong is the benchmark I use to determine just how rational someone is and the degree to which they “walk the walk” with skepticism and science.

It’s good to be reminded that the willingness to “I don’t know” is as, if not more, important.

Comment on A Non-Scientist’s Reaction to Richard Hoagland by A Non-Scientist’s Reaction to Richard Hoagland « There Are Some That Call My Blog…..Tim

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:54:41 +0000

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Comment on Radio Astronomy on the Moon by What’s the message? « One Astronomer's Noise

What’s the message? « One Astronomer's Noise — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:46:10 +0000

[...] research projects lie, and that nice blank part of the universe’s timeline where the epoch of reionization and dark ages research will help fill in. Then, we went straight for the dinosaurs on the fourth floor, because, [...]

Comment on Astronomical Tales to be Told! by Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:04:15 +0000

LOL! I forgot about that

Glad you included me in your little bit of internet time

Comment on Astronomical Tales to be Told! by Paul from VA

Paul from VA — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:33:37 +0000

OMG I still had my ponytail in that picture… brings back memories… also a little voice repeating over and over “never again.”

Also, I will point out that it is Sunday and Sundays don’t count as Lent, which is why I am enjoying some limited time on the internets today.

Comment on Science Meets Art – “Poetry of Reality” by Fredrik Wallinder

Fredrik Wallinder — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:01:17 +0000

Like it, say that to the radical feminists who hate physics.

Comment on Astronomical Tales to be Told! by Brian R

Brian R — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:35:56 +0000

Very cool place and a nice guy. Saw him during an internship at the NRAO. So many good and smart people.

Comment on Uncertainty in Skepticism by Maria

Maria — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:25:19 +0000

When I did public speaking at conferences and in front of a classroom full of computer application training students, I always admitted that I didn’t know the answer to a question that baffled me. It’s ALWAYS better to admit that you don’t know than to either make something up (as too many people in the same position do) or guess (without qualifying it as a guess). Giving someone the wrong answer is far worse than giving them no answer at all.

I should also mention that admitting you don’t have all the answers makes you more human to your audience. They can never accuse you of being a “know-it-all”! Even if they’re coming to you for your expertise, there’s nothing wrong with admitting you don’t have a specific answer. You get extra points for finding the answer and getting it to the person who asked promptly. Your extra effort to get the right information shows that you care about the topic and the person who wanted to know.

Comment on My Philly-Atlantic City-New York-Poconos Experience by Lupe Torrez

Lupe Torrez — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:40:48 +0000

Great post thanks, all the best. I really like reading this blog, it has a good location on my favourites bar! Lupe Torrez

Comment on Science Meets Art – “Poetry of Reality” by James C. Wallace II

James C. Wallace II — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:42:43 +0000

Again with the Carl Sagan…. Who knew he could sing?