[thrwaway9871]

And this is why no one listens to scientists. When it comes to actually standing up for something objectively right they fold like author and fall in line with status quo.

Why do climate denial or anti-vax movements exist? Its because academia lost all integrity in the eyes of the public. You can wave all the research you want in front of their eyes but no one will listen as science is just another part of marketing nowadays.

Let it sink in that speaking out the truth is career suicide and institutions publicly portrayed as sources of truth are actively pushing for it to stay that way.

[Ancapistani]

> When it comes to actually standing up for something objectively right they fold like author and fall in line with status quo.

Where do you get that from the article?

The author’s purpose seemed to be to make sure that “Daniel” didn’t fall victim to his own naivety. His advice was based on his own judgement of Daniel’s understanding of the situation.

Standing up for what you believe is right is great - if you understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, how likely you are to succeed, and the what the consequences are if you don’t.