Holden Thorpe, the editor of the academic journal ‘Science,’ has made some controversial claims in recent years. One of his assertions is that anyone involved in science, including journalists, policy professionals, and activists, can be considered a scientist. However, Dr. Henry Miller from ACSH disagrees with this notion.
In a recent episode of the Science Dispatch podcast, Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein discuss the implications of Thorpe’s statement. They highlight how the editor-in-chief of a reputable scientific journal should have a clear understanding of who can be considered a scientist. Unfortunately, Thorpe’s definition seems to be overly broad and may not accurately reflect the qualifications required to be a true scientist.
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