The Google Memo: Four Scientists Respond
While it doesn't invalidate the takes, I'd like to point out that this is not exactly an unbiased selection of scientists.  With the possible exception of David P Schmitt - the one with the relatively moderate take, whose research was cited in the original memo - they all appear to have at least mildly right-leaning political beliefs (see below).  Also, the site Quilette itself is quite right-wing, as can be easily determined by looking at the homepage.<p>Lee Jussim: gave a "talk about left-wing bias in social psychology" <a href="http://quillette.com/2015/12/04/rebellious-scientist-surprising-truth-about-stereotypes/" rel="nofollow">http://quillette.com/2015/12/04/rebellious-scientist-surpris...</a><p>Geoffrey Miller: note wording of recent tweets, including<p>- Compare the actual Google memo to how it's being misrepresented by SJWs, and you'll see what's wrong in America.<p>- My new article for @QuilletteM: a new legal strategy the neurodivergent can use to fight for free speech on campus.<p><a href="https://twitter.com/primalpoly?lang=en" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/primalpoly?lang=en</a><p>and some earlier history that's just kind of bizarre:<p><a href="https://closetpuritan.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/diversityisourweakness/" rel="nofollow">https://closetpuritan.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/diversityisou...</a><p>Debra Soh: wrote a column complaining about censorship at colleges, claiming "emotional grievances are being prioritized over logic and facts", and uncritically praising a "free speech" event hosted by Ben Shapiro (of Breitbart fame) <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/we-need-to-protect-free-speech-on-campus/article35476933/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/we-need-to-protect-free-speech-on-campus/article35476933/" rel="nofollow">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/we-need-to-protect-f...</a>