When I was a freelance BBC presenter I was told I should not criticise the Royal Society when I wrote in support of Professor Dorothy Bishop’s resignation. I’m not now , so I can say that I think the society’s position on Elon Musk is troubling and wrong. Also, I’m not sure how many other fellows are there primarily because they are businessmen rather than scientists. #elonmusk #science #space #physics
@robinince who at the BBC films you not to criticise the Royal Society? That's pretty damning.
@neuralreckoning our executive - also not to be publicly supportive of trans community, avoid mocking or criticising Trump, don’t mention sexual predators close to power etc etc etc (not on air by the way, in my own space) - that’s why I resigned - not a day goes by when I am not horribly sad that I left a show I love but freedom of expression was more important - it’s a long story
