From childhood abandonment ... to celebrated scholar ... to being "canceled" by Harvard. Now he's back, and challenging the odds again.
Jim,
Thank you for writing this powerful story.
It is a cautionary tale of vital importance
and relevance to all our lives.
I am in awe of Roland Fryer's courageous devotion to truth
and his ultimate triumph over those who canceled him for it.
He shows us how to withstand the misuse of power
wielded by politics against science.
In my field, psychology, politics has taken over.
If I were still in clinical practice,
I would lose my license for my promulgating scientific theories
that refute progressive orthodoxy.
But to quote Galileo: "Nevertheless, it moves."
I am aware of the ideological capture of your field. The APA, in my opinion, has lost its way.
And thank you for the compliment.
Quite a guy! Glad it worked out as it should.
Nice job, JG. Thanks!
Roland Fryer's a hero. His research on what works in K-12 education could be applied broadly. Last I heard, even he was surprised it wasn't.
The mantra of true scientists: “Data talks, bullshit walks.“
Jim,
Thank you for writing this powerful story.
It is a cautionary tale of vital importance
and relevance to all our lives.
I am in awe of Roland Fryer's courageous devotion to truth
and his ultimate triumph over those who canceled him for it.
He shows us how to withstand the misuse of power
wielded by politics against science.
In my field, psychology, politics has taken over.
If I were still in clinical practice,
I would lose my license for my promulgating scientific theories
that refute progressive orthodoxy.
But to quote Galileo: "Nevertheless, it moves."
I am aware of the ideological capture of your field. The APA, in my opinion, has lost its way.
And thank you for the compliment.
Quite a guy! Glad it worked out as it should.
Nice job, JG. Thanks!
Roland Fryer's a hero. His research on what works in K-12 education could be applied broadly. Last I heard, even he was surprised it wasn't.
The mantra of true scientists: “Data talks, bullshit walks.“