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re: For R.L. - the meaning of the word "Scientist"
BD — (archived)

Since you are unclear of what the word scientist means, let me clariy for you with a definition from the dictionary "Mr. PhD":

Scientist
(n.) One learned in science; a scientific investigator; one devoted to scientific study; a savant

1) n :a person with advanced knowledge of one of more sciences

FYI Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees and was awarded a more or less honorary PhD in 1965 so she could continue receiving funding for her research. The main body of her work was done without a scientific degree.

Also, Vance Oyama, inventor and prinicipal investigator for the Viking GEX biology experiment only had his masters in biology at the time of Viking. So is it an ego thing with you or what? Are you saysing a person is not a scientist unless they have a PhD? If so, you are sadly in error.

I still don't see any of your peer reviewed papers posted. Where can I view them? Second request.

BD

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