I know we have our Marxist definition and all that, but it seems to be a really pervasive 
, everywhere I go. Some people I've talked to think for instance, all scientists are silver spooned and never worked a day in their life because they don't do construction, or whatever.
How do you argue with people like this? Can you?
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Here's one. I've worked as a "scientist" in an industrial lab. I spent 10+ hours a day moving heavy boxes of samples (20-30kg) solo, standing up the whole time, washing my own glassware, and exposed to often shocking OHS issues. I often worked with hazardous materials in unknown quantity that could blow up the glassware without warning even with all safeguards in placed. I've taken more than one lab shower because of this.
All while also having the precision to perform proper testing and the knowledge to interpret the results. Day after day, year after year.
Oh and I did it for a low salary too, so no overtime pay for frequent late work.
Clearly you're a trillionaire who controls the media!