I don’t understand anyone starting from the premise they’re scientists. Nobody made that claim about the hosts? They’re very much entertainers who have an educational angle (sort of). I follow Adam and one thing he discusses often enough about the Mythbusters is that they were storytellers first, the scientific process was part of the story, and teaching was never really the intent even though we all feel like we learned from the show.
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Xanthrax@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I grew up thinking that. As I got older, I realized they’re actors like Bill Nye. That style of edu- tainment helped me internalize the scientific method. I loved the explosions growing up, but now I just love the humility, educational content, and entertainment.
RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 1 week ago
You don’t need a degree to be a scientist, all you need is to apply the scientific method to your quest for knowledge.
Micheal Faraday never attended schools after about the age of 8. Look around and see the world he gave you.
Couldbealeotard@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Aren’t they introduced as special effects artists in the intro of every episode?
helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Why are they not scientists? Sure their profession was in special effects, but you don’t need a degree or a lab to carry out scientific research.