{"id":38701,"date":"2011-08-28T15:44:25","date_gmt":"2011-08-28T15:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/euvolution.com\/futurist-transhuman-news-blog\/an-earthquake-of-another-sort-rocks-my-house-the-intersection\/"},"modified":"2011-08-28T15:44:25","modified_gmt":"2011-08-28T15:44:25","slug":"an-earthquake-of-another-sort-rocks-my-house-the-intersection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/futurist-transhuman-news-blog\/astronomy\/an-earthquake-of-another-sort-rocks-my-house-the-intersection.php","title":{"rendered":"An Earthquake Of Another Sort Rocks My House. | The Intersection"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a guest post by Jamie L. Vernon, Ph.D., a research scientist, policy analyst and science communications strategist, who encourages the scientific community to get engaged in the policy-making process<\/em><\/p>

I woke up this morning to an unexpected jolt, and I don’t mean another earthquake shake.  Nope, this was a little more invigorating. It seems PZ Myers didn’t like my post about Richard Dawkins<\/a> and he has decided to turn me into a pinata<\/a>.  I rather enjoyed his piece. He makes some interesting and entertaining points (some well-founded, some…not so much). I don’t mind taking some heat for my opinions. We all know it’s part of being a blogger, right?<\/p>

I’ve always been amazed by the mob that he unleashes on unsuspecting religious fanatics.  They are quite effective at taking down their prey.  I wish I had been given more notice, I would have at least done my hair and makeup before the party.  I sincerely welcome all the new commenters to The Intersection.  I hope Chris doesn’t mind that I’m wrecking his house while he’s away.<\/p>

If you don’t know Mr. Myers, he’s an atheist blogger who takes a zero tolerance stance against religion.  Personally, I think he’s an entertaining character, sort of like Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity…Ed Schulz, even.  To me, what he does is entertainment, not science communication, but that’s another story.  It’s a story I’ll try to come back to later. Today, I have to do some science and I really don’t have time for a cage match with the Pharyngulites. But, don’t worry folks, I’m here and I’m listening. If you get unruly, though, I’ll have to put you in time out.<\/p>

What?! It works for my 2 year old.<\/p>

If we all step back and take a deep breath, we might be able to have a conversation. We might actually learn something from one another.  After all, we speak the same language.  Yelling is not a more effective way to make your point. After I do some work, perhaps I’ll have some time to share my thoughts and I’ll listen to yours, Mr. Myers and Pharyngulites. Even with our differences, I know we’re on the same team.<\/p>

In the meantime, take a look at this video, and I think you’ll get my point:<\/p>

Follow Jamie Vernon on Twitter<\/a>, Google+<\/a> or read his occasional blog posts at “American SciCo.”<\/a><\/p>

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