'Women Make Science More Creative'

Submitted by Mastodon on Wed, 2013-12-11 19:23

Article here. Excerpt;

'Female scientists are more receptive of abstract artworks than their male counterparts, suggesting that they are likely to be open to a more ‘anarchic, creative and radical’ approach to science, according to new research released today.

How Scientists Look At Art’, a study conducted by University of Reading and commissioned by Bayer to mark its 150th anniversary, suggests that women may bring added creativity and a more challenging approach to science, adding weight to the ongoing, global drive to encourage more women to enter the profession.'

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"A new study has shown that men's approach to science is far less abstract and, basically, more in touch with reality. While it means male scientists are less likely to suggest experimental protocols that involve abstract theories involving post-modern paintings, it does mean they are more likely to come up with experimental protocols that lead to the discovery or invention of something useful."

There, how's that feel, female scientists?

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Submitted by Matt on Thu, 2013-12-12 04:09

This is just more baseless speculation intended to make women look good. There is no support for such speculation. Nearly all major scientific discoveries are made by men. If lying and twisting the facts, which is a feminist tradition, makes science more creative, then this author is right, women will make science more creative.

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Submitted by redwoodwriter on Thu, 2013-12-12 18:16