How often do you picture a scientist resembling Albert
Einstein? This crazy person with electrostatic hair speaking expeditiously is
simple to picture. Even though I aspire to become a scientist, I still picture
this crazy person who I secretly hope to be one day. However, at the same time,
I am anxious about becoming “a scientist” due to this stereotype.
While I want to be that person that is so far off from the
crowd, I want to be a person who makes a difference. However, this world is a
bit stereotypical and might judge me as if I had my hair sticking straight up.
The world pictures these crazy scientists when reading scientific articles. How
can trust be afforded to those unable to be properly groomed?
Scientists are not ‘crazy’ people. I have personally met only
two who may be titled remotely ‘crazy,’ others could say they had a screw
loose. The reason society sees scientists as being crazy is due to basing opinions
from stereotypical television shows and movies. Society views scientists working
in a dark, basement lab day and night trying to discover the latest cure without
time for personal gains. This stereotype can only be altered by modern
scientists with human traits.
As Joss Whedon said, “I’ll take crazy over stupid any day.”
Scientists will always be slightly crazy. Their work requires years of
education and honestly that work can make one go insane. Society needs to
realize that the best scientist may appear to be ridiculous, for example, Albert
Einstein. However, these scientists can still be trusted. The stereotype of
scientist may cause mistrust from the public especially among science writing. The
science writer cannot do much to try to alter this opinion except continue to
publish articles in the most trustworthy manner (and maybe publish a few ‘normal’
pictures).
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