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Here's a relevant paper on the radicalisation of science.
Quote from: tkadm30 on 13/01/2017 20:09:53Here's a relevant paper on the radicalisation of science. This article was published in 1972 in the Socialist Register, and it is arguing FOR the radicalisation of science. Did you read the last section, "PERSPECTIVES IN THE ORGANISING OF SCIENTISTS"? It attempts to explain why scientists haven't been radicalised properly, and explain what needs to be done to radicalise them.This is the last paragraph: "It is precisely because of the need for this political framework that the innovative developments of the last three years need consolidation within an organised Marxist group. The task can no longer be left to organisations of scientists, operating in a liberal-libertarian mould, or small theoretical groups. Scientists now need to bring their science into the area of activity of the Marxist groups, and the groups to accept their responsibilities for political work in science. This collective development is the way forward to a much wider and deeper radicalism amongst scientists than ever before."
The fabrication of the "conspiracy theory" label is a major step back in the democratization of science. Independent research is critical to the democratic system to prevent the polarization and radicalisation of science.