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Recognize the mother of Wifi (i.imgflip.com)

submitted 5 months ago by perishthethought@lemm.ee to c/science_memes@mander.xyz

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What's your evidence, Richard Easton??!?

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[-] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 1 points 5 months ago

Attributing someone as the "mother" or "father" of anything is a stupid simplification. Probably some dumb American thing. It's just stupid. Not only does it imply that there can only be one female and/or male with this title for any given field ("the"), it can be inaccurate. In general by making this simplification you are setting two different standards of contribution, which goes against any idea of equality. I'd rather consider them substantial contributors. That way these arguments are completely avoided.

[-] theneverfox@pawb.social 1 points 5 months ago

I really have no idea why you're acting like this is a common argument people get into...

This is a very old and organic tradition you're criticizing as an outsider. It's given by the community as a person's contributions change into a legacy that will inspire new generations and ingrain respect for the shoulders you stand on

Without understanding the what and why, you're arguing against a cultural practice in the scientific community. I'm trying to give you context, and you keep trying to poke holes instead of trying to understand