Your discussion of the stupidity of Burnside reminded me of my favorite Doctor Who quote.
The Doctor says: “You know the very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. They don’t alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit the views. Which can be uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.”
Your discussion of the stupidity of Burnside reminded me of my favorite Doctor Who quote.
The Doctor says: “You know the very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. They don’t alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit the views. Which can be uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.”