Scientist loses it over men in women’s sports absurdity.
Top Scientist Has Meltdown When Confronted with Absurdity of Men in Women’s Sports
There was once a time when scientists were held in high esteem for opening our eyes to the wonder of the world thanks to their new and exciting discoveries.
Unfortunately, those days may be long behind us, and it does not bode well for the reputation of the profession when one of the chief representatives of modern science publicly defends the great delusion of our age.
On Saturday, world-renowned astrophysicist Niel deGrasse Tyson appeared on British comedian Konstantin Kisin’s “TRIGGERnometry” podcast to defend his recent statement that gender exists “on a spectrum.”
When Kisin asked Tyson about the comment, Tyson responded, “If who you decide is male and female in the street is a construct of style and trends, and what the beauty industrial complex wants you to see . . . then maybe some people want to be fluid within that gender.”
Okay, then.
Right away, it’s a little weird for someone whose profession is based on doing objective research into concrete facts to say that facts are merely a social construct.
Kisin and Tyson then moved on to discuss the pressing issue of men competing in women’s sports.
When Kisin pointed out that the differences between men and women were not just psychological but physical as well, giving them an advantage over women in sports, Tyson pointed out that athletes in several sports were already divided based on weight to even out the competition.
“Then you find ways to slice the population so that whatever the event is interestingly contested,” he said. “So, for example, I wrestled in my life. I was captain of my high school wrestling team. It would be unfair for me at 190 pounds, which is what I was back then, to wrestle someone 120 pounds.”
When Kisin countered that women facing men in sports still have an unfair disadvantage, Tyson responded by comparing those who want to keep separate sports for men and women to people who want to go back to the days of segregation.
“We’re in a transitional period. So we have to figure that out. But the way to figure out things that require solutions to progressive change is not to regress it to how things once were. If that were the case, I would still be drinking from a segregated water fountain,” he said.
Kisin’s co-host responded that people would see it as an unfair playing field, and at this point, Tyson exploded.
“So fix the playing field, d*mn it!” he yelled. “Well, don’t say it’s an unfair playing field so all of a sudden, the big issue is trans women taking the slot of a woman in an unfair playing field. Fix the playing field!
“And you know something? The day you fix that playing field, this conversation will look completely ridiculous. That’s what I’m trying to tell you.”
Tyson is right, the conversation will one day look ridiculous, but not for the reason he thinks. The reason it will look ridiculous is because it shows a famous scientist denying basic biology to follow the LGBT agenda.
Tyson is a smart man, and much of his scientific work is admirable. At the same time, however, it is really troubling to see a scientist of his stature be unable to articulate the basic scientific fact that there are differences between men and women. Even a five-year-old knows that.
The LGBT agenda is unfortunately very strong, and now it seems to have ensnared very smart people.
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What is the potential impact of allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports, considering the inherent physical advantages that biological males possess?
Result of his intelligence and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. However, it is disheartening to see someone of his stature succumb to the pressure of political correctness and abandon scientific principles in favor of activism.
The issue at hand is the participation of men in women’s sports. This has become a contentious topic, as many believe it is unfair for biological males to compete against females, given the inherent physical advantages they possess. Numerous examples have surfaced of transgender women dominating women’s sports, effectively eroding the level playing field that sports strive to create.
During the podcast, Tyson attempted to defend the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports by drawing an analogy to weight classes in combat sports like wrestling. While it is true that weight classes are necessary to ensure fair competition, the comparison with transgender athletes is flawed.
The distinction between weight classes and gender divisions lies in the fact that weight is a measurable physical attribute, whereas gender identity is a psychological identification. Weight classes are objective standards based on the physical characteristics of the athletes, ensuring that they compete against opponents of similar size and strength. Gender divisions, on the other hand, are based on biological sex, which encompasses a range of physiological differences that give men a distinct advantage in most sports.
Tyson’s assertion that maintaining separate sports for men and women is akin to segregation is a gross misrepresentation of the argument. Segregation was a discriminatory practice meant to marginalize and exclude certain groups based on their race. The goal of separate sports categories is to ensure fair competition and protect the integrity of athletic achievements. It is not about excluding anyone but recognizing the inherent differences between male and female athletes.
Furthermore, Tyson’s outburst and belittling of his co-host’s concerns are disappointing. As a scientist, he should have been open to a thoughtful discussion on the matter. Instead, he resorted to personal attacks and refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of the concerns raised.
It is essential to remember that science should always strive for objectivity and adherence to empirical evidence. Denying the biological differences between males and females in the name of political correctness not only undermines the integrity of scientific inquiry but also ignores the reality that biology has a significant impact on athletic performance.
In conclusion, it is disheartening to witness a renowned scientist like Neil deGrasse Tyson abandon scientific principles in favor of political activism. The participation of transgender women in women’s sports is a complex issue that requires thoughtful consideration. However, resorting to rhetoric and dismissing legitimate concerns without engaging in genuine scientific debate diminishes Tyson’s credibility as a scientist and undermines the importance of objective inquiry in our society. As a society, we must continue to prioritize scientific rigor and evidence-based decision-making rather than succumb to the pressures of ideological agendas.
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