Banned Topics: Proclaiming Yourself a Genius

Thread starter Frabjous
Start date Nov 14, 2021

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Proclaiming oneself a genius is suggested as a banned topic on the forum. The discussion highlights the need for scientific validation in claims of genius, emphasizing the importance of peer-reviewed research. Participants humorously suggest that discussions about such self-proclamations may also be inappropriate. The conversation underscores the forum's focus on credible scientific discourse. Overall, the thread critiques the validity of self-declared genius without empirical support.

Nov 14, 2021

Frabjous

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Maybe you should add proclaiming yourself a genius to the list.

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Nov 14, 2021

berkeman

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caz said:

Maybe you should add proclaiming yourself a genius to the list.

Or maybe discussing such threads...?

Nov 14, 2021

mfb

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It's a science forum. We need a peer-reviewed paper in a reputable journal discussing the genius status of the user.

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