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Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:06:30 -0500
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	 I think we are in danger of loosing credibility if we take 
sides on issues. it is not that  one side is right or wrong it is 
what lens are you looking at the data upon which you make a decision 
(evolution, global warming, smoking etc). Sure there is personal 
choice for individuals but our role is to present unbiased 
information for visitors to base their personal choices on. I am not 
going to get into an argument with a visitor whether science or 
religion is the correct lens to look at the natural world. There just 
is no discussion about that in a science museum.

Martin
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>To what degree are science museums about CHANGING minds versus presenting
>content?  Perhaps an analogy might be -- to what extent are modern art museums
>about creating modern art lovers versus presenting modern (challenging) art?

-- 
Martin Weiss, PhD
Vice President, Science
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111 th Street
Corona, New York 11368
phone	718 699 0005 x 356
facsimile	718 699 1341

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