"robust questioning"

[arguchik]

oh, is that the word for it? i kinda like "ripping him a new one" better. how about "running him out of town on a rail"?

glaucon emailed me a link to this BBC article about how james watson (of crick & watson fame) is not welcome at the science museum (in london, presumably) because of his racist and homophobic views, which he has publicly expressed. what an ass. he will still appear at something called the "festival of ideas" in bristol, where he is expected to face the aforementioned "robust questioning." festival of ideas. ok.......

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[rojonoir.livejournal.com]

How about a nice polite - "So, I've heard how in the past you've spoken about the variance of measured intelligence between races and its societal implications. Now, I realize it's not your area of expertise, but what are your thoughts about variance in intelligence within an individual? For example, a white scientist with immense intelligence within a narrow field, such as molecular biology, being simultaneously significantly below median intelligence in other areas, such as sociology, psychology, or history."

Then pie him.

[arguchik.livejournal.com]

yes, that should be the standard operating procedure for situations like this. awesome.

(pie is always funny.)