File this under "funny because it's true" or maybe "sad because it's true"?
"The point of the comparison is to contrast two competing modes of scientific communication, as embodied by our two heroes."
Why is making science accessible such a crime in academia? Why are those who deign to speak to mere mortals looked down upon by so many of their colleagues?
On a lighter note, my favorite part of this blog post is that the majority of the comments revolve around whether or not Newton died a virgin. Seriously.
Thanks for the link Emily!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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