By training and culture, scientists tend to assume that others are acting generally in good faith, not willfully lying, and share an interest in pursuit of truth for the good of humanity. This is easily exploited by hostile and bad faith actors.
Sometimes the correct response is "Fuck you, liar."
@dereklowe.bsky.socialThoughts on the various Trump administration proposals to revamp US science funding - and what they all have in common:
science.org
The Assault On Science Funding Continues
