" Neil deGrasse Tyson's Staggering Fall From Grace : When ' Science Becomes the Joke ' " by Clara Winslow

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Staggering Fall from Grace: When “Science” Becomes the Joke Clara Winslow Nov 25, 2024 In a world grappling with real crises and questions demanding intellectual rigor, Neil deGrasse Tyson, once a beacon of accessible science, has descended into an embarrassing spiral of oversimplifications and misplaced arrogance. The self-proclaimed torchbearer of scientific thought recently made headlines—not for groundbreaking insights, but for a stunning display of intellectual hubris that left even his supporters wincing. In an interview that quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons, Tyson attempted to lecture his audience on gender identity and societal norms, wading into waters far removed from his astrophysical expertise. Rather than enlightening, his comments revealed a startling detachment from reality and an eagerness to parrot trendy ideologies without the slightest acknowledgment of dissent or complexity. Clara’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.