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Richard Dawkins On Science Writing

Posted by simoniker on from the make-it-so dept.

otee writes "Richard Dawkins asks the question: Why hasn't a Nobel Prize been awarded to a scientist for literary work? He suspects that it simply hasn't occurred to the judges. Read the well written article at The Edge Website for information about good (science) writing."

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  1. the man doesn't actually do any real science. by exp(pi*sqrt(163)) · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    That's not his job these days. So say it like it's a criticism but there's no reason to criticize someone just because they don't do science.

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    1. Re:the man doesn't actually do any real science. by Chris+Z.+Wintrowski · · Score: 0, Flamebait
      "...there's no reason to criticize someone just because they don't do science."

      There is if, like Dawkins, they claim to be scientists, and insist on vehemently arguing scientific theories in the academic/public arena.

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