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9. Portrayal of Scientist in Entertainment

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Wed Feb 4, 2026, 07:36 PM

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Has usually been negative. The “mad” scientist villain is routinely used in superhero lore. How many shows portray scientists as geeky loners out for revenge? There are exceptions of course but they are rare.

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My husband went to a scientific meeting last week. [View all] redstatebluegirl Feb 4 OP

To scientific education in the US Bluestocking Feb 4 #1

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In the same way that civilians on Okinawa "committed suicide" in 1945 . . . hatrack Feb 4 #17

That was the general tone at my meeting this past November. cab67 Feb 4 #3

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Portrayal of Scientist in Entertainment modrepub Feb 4 #9

Let's not forget a lackadaisical and compliant "news" media. progressoid Feb 4 #11

I think scientists are more diverse in media mr715 Feb 4 #12

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