/tags/boffins/ Recent bookmarks tagged #boffins Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:54 +0000 http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2010/02/real-struggle-behind-climate-change-war.html "Of course, to typify any lawful profession as across-the-board corrupt or cowardly is absurd, but to so besmirch the one professional cohort that is unambiguously the most brave, individualistic, honest, curious and smart of all, well, there has to be an agenda behind such drivel -- and there is one. The good old Boffin Effect. "<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #boffins #brin #globalclimatechange #globalwarming #science #waronscience</p> Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:23:39 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:12833 boffins brin globalclimatechange globalwarming science waronscience http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boffin "In the slang of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, boffins are scientists, engineers, and other people who are stereotypically seen as engaged in technical or scientific research"<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #boffins</p> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:27:07 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:10109 boffins