Food Babe Vani Hari Attacking Public Scientists Again
When I hear that Vani Hari is bashing me again my eyes roll back in my head. We have a significant citrus crisis in my state, I have lots of great science happening in the lab, and I sadly regret not being able to take many potential speaking engagements because I simply don't have the time. It pains me to have to respond here. My rule is -- she's irrelevant, let her write what she wants, nobody really listens to her anyway. But let's use this opportunity to talk about something important-- Trust. I've worked very hard in public science for 30 years. My paycheck, and for the most part my research, has been funded by State or Federal sources. I work for you. I have worked hard to earn your trust. Her recent libelous post is an exercise in eroding the trust I have earned. I address her most recent allegations because I want scientists, and the general public, to start standing up for science and taking away her trust. She is an internet sell-ebrity, and wh