Science doesn’t exist in a moral vacuum. We can't excuse discrimination while lauding discoveries- however landmark they may be. If we want a better research culture, we must value integrity as much as intelligence—because real progress depends on both.
#EDI #DiversityInSTEM #UKResearch

Watson’s record on eugenics, racism, misogyny, and anti-LGBTQ+ views is indefensible. His discovery reshaped biology, but his prejudices remind us how power and privilege have long influenced who are celebrated as a “geniuses”.
#EthicsInScience #HistoryOfScience #STEM

Watson’s record on eugenics, racism, misogyny, and anti-LGBTQ+ views is indefensible. His discovery reshaped biology, but his prejudices remind us how power and privilege have long influenced who is celebrated as a “genius.”
#EthicsInScience #HistoryOfScience #STEM

Science doesn’t exist in a moral vacuum. We CAN and SHOULD recognise discovery WITHOUT excusing discrimination. True excellence isn’t just about intellectual achievement, but also about ethical conduct, inclusivity, and respect. [3/3]
#AcademicIntegrity #EDI #DiversityInSTEM #UKResearch