In Defence of Scientific Integrity and Due Process

Destroying science and gnawing at the idea of freethought, one victim each time.

> "Those of us who have had personal experiences of living in totalitarian societies will recognize that summary condemnation and punishment of individuals accused of ideological trespasses—without due process—is the hallmark of totalitarian institutions"

This phrase is the perfect resume for lots of actual examples. If science must bend and be put to the service of the local ideology whatever it is, there is not point into wanting to be a scientist anymore. Is the dirty work and bad parts of being a politic, without none of the benefits of being a politic.

I am struck by how incredibly mild the accusation resulting in Fiedler's removal was, and reminded of the saying: If you let the front line collapse, then you get to be the front line.

It was a thousand small steps that led to this.