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David Brin on "Attack of the Clones"

Posted by michael on from the when-yodas-attack dept.

dpt writes "Science fiction author and scientist David Brin caused quite a stir at the time with his article on The Phantom Menace, and now here are his thoughts on Episode II. Not being as harsh, it hasn't received much attention, but it's an interesting read anyway."

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  1. By David Brin, Ph.D. by GuyMannDude · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Why the fuck do people insist on putting "Ph.D." after everything they write? Am I supposed to respect his opinion on science fiction more because he has a doctorate in some field? Forget that shit. What if his doctorate was in sociology? I have a Ph.D., too. So what? Do I get bonus mod points if I change my login name to GuyMannDude, Ph.D.?

    GMD

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    watch this
    1. Re:By David Brin, Ph.D. by uberdood · · Score: 1, Flamebait

      My father (who also has a doctorate) would quote the first Austin Powers movie on this:

      "I didn't go through four years of evil medical school to be called Mr. Evil."



      Er, hello? Didn't your dad take the time to explain to you that:

      Ph.D != MD

      David Brin, Ph.D
      [Doctor of Philosophy (Space Physics), UCSD]
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      "Population 1,656"
  2. Ph.D.? Please ... by KelsoLundeen · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I don't know.

    You know you're in trouble whenever anybody lists ',Ph.D.' after their name.

    Or, even worse, when a 'Ph.D.' insists they be called: "Dr."

    Ugh.