I think scientists are used to speaking plainly to scientific audiences, to whom rhetoric rings false, as though the speaker is trying to disguise a lack of evidence.
I agree that rhetoric is useful when speaking to the general public, so I'm not arguing with you at all. I think not using it is a tough habit to break, though.
Some speakers on science and other subjects do not use or understand the power or rhetoric. Rhetoric, unlike philosophy and pure reason, seems to be concerned with a collection of local truths and inspires 'feelings'. MAny speakers think that only the logical points/evidence should be presented. But, when addressing the general public, one must employ pretty rhetoric to persuade audiences. On the flipside, you can convince a set of folks that they are god's chosen peeple w/ it, too.
I think scientists are used to speaking plainly to scientific audiences, to whom rhetoric rings false, as though the speaker is trying to disguise a lack of evidence.
I agree that rhetoric is useful when speaking to the general public, so I'm not arguing with you at all. I think not using it is a tough habit to break, though.
Prepoceros 5 years ago
I love people with really high IQs. your thoughts are valuable sir.
theBigTakeover 5 years ago
Some speakers on science and other subjects do not use or understand the power or rhetoric. Rhetoric, unlike philosophy and pure reason, seems to be concerned with a collection of local truths and inspires 'feelings'. MAny speakers think that only the logical points/evidence should be presented. But, when addressing the general public, one must employ pretty rhetoric to persuade audiences. On the flipside, you can convince a set of folks that they are god's chosen peeple w/ it, too.
clockworkhorrorshow 5 years ago