Black people 'less intelligent' scientist claims - Page 3

10-19-2007, 12:45 AM

Orig interview.
http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle2630748.ece

Cloud · 10-19-2007, 11:05 AM

Maybe he's losing it.

Quote:

A statement from Watson's publicist says he is mortified over the quotes. Watson said he cannot understand how he could have said what he is quoted as saying, but he understands the public reaction to the comments.

http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-10-19-voa4.cfm

that article also says he's "known for his outspoken comments." Guess so, but this one bit him in the ass.

As it should.

DanaC · 10-19-2007, 11:12 AM

Apparently he's been suspended from his research institute. That may explain his sudden bout of contrition.

ZenGum · 10-19-2007, 11:27 AM

You think maybe an acute case of "oops, was that out loud?" Syndrome?

DanaC · 10-19-2007, 11:51 AM

I think it may be so, aye. Or at the very least an acute case of "oh that got me fired? Shit better rescind it" syndrome.

10-19-2007, 02:47 PM

Apparently it's not his first time.

10-19-2007, 04:48 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7052416.stm

Quote:

Lab suspends DNA pioneer Watson

His comments led event organisers to cancel his appearances
The Nobel Prize-winning DNA pioneer James Watson has been suspended by his research institution in the US.
Dr Watson has drawn severe criticism over remarks he made in a British newspaper at the weekend.

In the interview, he was quoted as saying Africans were less intelligent than Europeans.

10-18-2007, 12:44 AM

Genetics is his field, not testing intelligence.
I have yet to see any data that states that he did any exhaustive studies in that area at all, in fact, or that he has any background in that field.

10-19-2007, 12:45 AM	#1
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Orig interview. http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle2630748.ece

10-19-2007, 11:12 AM	#3
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Apparently he's been suspended from his research institute. That may explain his sudden bout of contrition.

10-19-2007, 11:27 AM	#4
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	You think maybe an acute case of "oops, was that out loud?" Syndrome?

10-19-2007, 11:51 AM	#5
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I think it may be so, aye. Or at the very least an acute case of "oh that got me fired? Shit better rescind it" syndrome.

10-19-2007, 02:47 PM	#6
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Apparently it's not his first time.

10-18-2007, 12:44 AM	#8
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Genetics is his field, not testing intelligence. I have yet to see any data that states that he did any exhaustive studies in that area at all, in fact, or that he has any background in that field.

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