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| − | '''"Scientific fascism"''' is a term coined by United States Congressman [[James Sensenbrenner]] of [[Wisconsin]], in response to the [[Climategate]] scandal which erupted in November, 2009. The term apparently means a coordinated effort by group of scientists to enforce a certain point of view upon others; to prevent the acceptance of points of view contrary to those beliefs; to prevent the publication of papers by other scientists with whom they disagree; to delay or stymie the release of data to other scientists who could check their work in accordance with the steps of the [[Scientific method]]. | + | '''"Scientific fascism"''' is a term coined by United States Congressman [[James Sensenbrenner]] of [[Wisconsin]], in response to the [[Climategate]] scandal which erupted in November, 2009. The term apparently means a coordinated effort by a group of scientists to enforce a certain point of view upon others; to prevent the acceptance of points of view contrary to those beliefs; to prevent the publication of papers by other scientists with whom they disagree; to delay or stymie the release of data to other scientists who could check their work in accordance with the steps of the [[Scientific method]]. |
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Revision as of 20:01, July 15, 2010
"Scientific fascism" is a term coined by United States Congressman James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, in response to the Climategate scandal which erupted in November, 2009. The term apparently means a coordinated effort by a group of scientists to enforce a certain point of view upon others; to prevent the acceptance of points of view contrary to those beliefs; to prevent the publication of papers by other scientists with whom they disagree; to delay or stymie the release of data to other scientists who could check their work in accordance with the steps of the Scientific method.
References
- Sensenbrenner to Tell Copenhagen: No Climate Laws Until 'Scientific Fascism' Ends, FOXNews.com, December 09, 2009.