tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14247942.post2291486733943753192..comments2023-08-10T05:32:21.163-04:00Comments on An Examined Life: Science and PoliticsVitae Scrutatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808120163472036743noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14247942.post-40678299445596898242008-01-15T17:10:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:10:00.000-05:00From my PoV as an economist who specializes in the...From my PoV as an economist who specializes in the subfield of public choice, it is clear what Graur is up to: He is trying to insulate his own profession from outside oversight in determining funding constraints and priorities. By belittling the scientific understanding of non-scientists, he creates a rationalization for letting scientists police themselves while legislatures write them a blank check for unrestricted research. This, of course, is the dream of all of us in the research professions.<BR/><BR/>But it remains the job of governments, foundations, and other funders to weigh the demands of researchers against other considerations - competing research projects, as well as social programs and possible socio-cultural consequences of any funded programs. These funders should not abdicate their oversight responsibilities to the interest groups feeding at their troughs.Arimatheanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783088995172601340noreply@blogger.com