In a series of Bluesky posts, which were later deleted, Helmuth wrote that “my Gen X is so full of f---ing fascists.” In another, she wrote, “Solidarity to everybody whose meanest, dumbest, most bigoted high school classmates are celebrating early results because f--k them to the moon and back.”
I happen to agree with her, but when you're in a prominent position, you're gonna have to watch what you say, even in your own social media. They'll reflect on the organizations you lead. These aren't just differences of opinion; they're hateful and hostile.
I hope that SciAm manages to find somebody else willing to stand up to what is certain to be four years of absolutely vicious attacks on science in general. Whoever it is, is probably pretty damn angry right now. But scrubbing your social media after the fact isn't gonna help.
How can anyone trust the editorial decisions of someone who thinks like that, let alone posts these thoughts publicly. It makes me wonder how many more such people are in positions of power in media or tech, but haven’t yet exposed themselves.
In a series of Bluesky posts, which were later deleted, Helmuth wrote that “my Gen X is so full of f---ing fascists.” In another, she wrote, “Solidarity to everybody whose meanest, dumbest, most bigoted high school classmates are celebrating early results because f--k them to the moon and back.”
I happen to agree with her, but when you're in a prominent position, you're gonna have to watch what you say, even in your own social media. They'll reflect on the organizations you lead. These aren't just differences of opinion; they're hateful and hostile.
I hope that SciAm manages to find somebody else willing to stand up to what is certain to be four years of absolutely vicious attacks on science in general. Whoever it is, is probably pretty damn angry right now. But scrubbing your social media after the fact isn't gonna help.