tbf, I’ve always loved the truth-seeking behavior at the heart of interdisciplinary academic squabbles about which science is more scientific than which other ones.
Leads to further pressures to improve methodology via cross-pollination anyway.
Though it does get out of hand sometimes. But in an environment with enough competitive young people, I think things getting out of hand on occasion is more or less inevitable, so whatever.
Of course, it’s my own training in certain skillsets that makes me prefer this view.
booty@hexbear.net 11 months ago
unrealistic, the botanist didnt reply “ah yes, it is the humble [some latin bullshit], my fifth favorite tree in its order, most noteworthy for the shape of its leaves. it’s actually most closely related to carrots.” and then, of course, add “fuck yeah big tree”
TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 11 months ago
Another fine addition to the broccoli genus Image
Classy@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
I can understand your sentiment, but when I look at a giant black maple and say, “yeah this thing is related to lychee fruits”, I’m not saying it to be a snob. I just think the world is an amazing place and love to share it