FBigfoot research makes professor a campus outcast - CNN.com

There is a principle which is proof against all information, which is proof against all arguments, which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance; that principle is contempt, prior to investigation. --Herbert Spencer  New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common. --John Locke, 1690, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding 

God bless this professor.  He is a true scientist.  His closed-minded colleagues who are shunning him remind me of Dr. John Mack's colleague professors who tried to get him (a renowned psychologist and winner of both a Pulitzer prize and a Nobel prize) fired from his professorial post at Harvard.  To their horror, Mack was interviewing and conducting consultations with people who believe they have been abducted by aliens--and, worse, he came to the conclusion that they were not lying about their experiences (!).  Because of his prestige and formidable credentials, Mack was not fired.  But sadly, he was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Great Britain while there for a symposium.  Mack once said, "I was raised in a tradition of inquiry. If you encounter something that doesn't fit your worldview, it's more intellectually honest to say, 'maybe there's something wrong with this worldview,' than to try to shoehorn your findings into an existing belief."  Sadly, that is quite a different belief system from most in the scientific fields these days.

It really saddens me that so-called "scientists" are afraid of exploration.  Isn't that what science is supposed to be about?!!!  In the 19th and early 20th century, William James and Sir Oliver Lodge suffered castigations by their colleagues when they determinedly explored the existence of life after death and included psychical research in their explorations. 

In my opinion, a true scientist would be interested in all mysteries and would want to pursue answers to questions of important interest to humanity, no matter where that research may lead him.  He or she would not huddle in a frightened group with other "scientists," casting aspersions on those who dare to break free from the bonds of ignorance.  It appears many in the science profession do not pursue out-of-the-mainstream topics because they fear loss of prestige and/or research grant money.  What a shame that most are still locked into that kind of peer-fear consciousness, even as we enter the 21st century.  I wonder if we earth humans will ever expand our minds and reach maturity.  When you look at what we have in office as the president of the U.S. and leaders in Congress, it doesn't offer much hope that it will happen soon, does it?

I guess by now you will know that I also believe Bigfoot exists. (~.~)
http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/11/03/professor.bigfoot.ap/index.html
There is a principle which is proof against all information, which is proof against all arguments, which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance; that principle is contempt, prior to investigation. --Herbert Spencer New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common. --John Locke, 1690, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding God bless this professor. He is a true scientist. His closed-minded colleagues who are shunning him remind me of Dr. John Mack's colleague professors who tried to get him (a renowned psychologist and winner of both a Pulitzer prize and a Nobel prize) fired from his professorial post at Harvard. To their horror, Mack was interviewing and conducting consultations with people who believe they have been abducted by aliens--and, worse, he came to the conclusion that they were not lying about their experiences (!). Because of his prestige and formidable credentials, Mack was not fired. But sadly, he was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Great Britain while there for a symposium. Mack once said, "I was raised in a tradition of inquiry. If you encounter something that doesn't fit your worldview, it's more intellectually honest to say, 'maybe there's something wrong with this worldview,' than to try to shoehorn your findings into an existing belief." Sadly, that is quite a different belief system from most in the scientific fields these days. It really saddens me that so-called "scientists" are afraid of exploration. Isn't that what science is supposed to be about?!!! In the 19th and early 20th century, William James and Sir Oliver Lodge suffered castigations by their colleagues when they determinedly explored the existence of life after death and included psychical research in their explorations. In my opinion, a true scientist would be interested in all mysteries and would want to pursue answers to questions of important interest to humanity, no matter where that research may lead him. He or she would not huddle in a frightened group with other "scientists," casting aspersions on those who dare to break free from the bonds of ignorance. It appears many in the science profession do not pursue out-of-the-mainstream topics because they fear loss of prestige and/or research grant money. What a shame that most are still locked into that kind of peer-fear consciousness, even as we enter the 21st century. I wonder if we earth humans will ever expand our minds and reach maturity. When you look at what we have in office as the president of the U.S. and leaders in Congress, it doesn't offer much hope that it will happen soon, does it? I guess by now you will know that I also believe Bigfoot exists. (~.~) http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/11/03/professor.bigfoot.ap/index.html