Jane Goodall On The Importance Of Empathy In Science

[Ichingcarpenter]

In a recent interview with NOVA's Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers, legendary primatologist Jane Goodall upends the boring and, frankly, dishonest myth that researchers are cold, dispassionate, robot-like, and unfailingly objective, with some compelling points in support of empathy in science.

[DreamGypsy]

1. True words ...

spoken by a truly honest, sincere, and empathetic person.

Thanks for the post, Ichingcarpenter.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

2. ... and above all things ...

be ye kind to one another.

The man may be a myth but, there is some good advice in that book.

[MisterP]

3. Mozi's no myth! :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

[adirondacker]

4. Thanks for posting! We could use an army of scientists that resemble Jane's compassion and empathy.

In today's world of grant competitiveness it's rarely the case.