| Topic: | Reply | |
| Posted by: | Michael Ixer | |
| Date/Time: | 28/04/26 17:33:00 |
Mr Hawkes. Psychological isn't really my subject but when a world renown organisation such as Imperial College (of Science, Technology and Medicine) takes unconscious bias seriously perhaps you're showing your ignorance? IC isn't known for dealing in pseudo-science ... https://www.imperial.ac.uk/equality/resources/unconscious-bias/ You make your opinions know on the views I and others have so it seems perfectly reasonable for us to comment on yours. You might notice I sometimes end sentences with a question mark which means the comment is up for debate? Because, as you say, we can disagree. However, I do take exception to you saying I've engaged in pseudo-science as I try and be very meticulous in checking authoritative references and attend numerous science lectures at IC, the BAA, technology events, etc to keep abreast of the latest developments. Perhaps you need to get out more to some? If I understand correctly, you say that gay couples don't meet the definition of "normal". The gay couples I know, at least one who have been in a relationship for over thirty years, would say it's perfectly normal for them - it's not a choice, just the way they are. They may well consider your comment homophobic, but that's possibly for them to judge not me. Well, "my side" isn't particularly trans (although you may have confused transvestites, who are often heterosexual, with trans-sexuals) but I am sympathetic with the few I've met who've obviously had difficulties in many ways, if only from negative attitudes, and, of course, laws can be considered wrong. At one time in the UK homosexuality was illegal, and lots of people don't like ULEZ or 20 mph speed limits. Some people just seem spiteful towards trans-people even if they're just trying to mind their own business and get on with their lives. But it's good we can agree that this appalling crime should never had occured. |