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The no's have it. The motion is not agreed to.
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a motion to consider Giorgio A. Tsoukalos a scientist for Maori Parliamentary Purposes. Participants explore various perspectives on Tsoukalos's qualifications, his public persona, and the implications of labeling him as a scientist.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question whether Tsoukalos himself desires to be considered a scientist, suggesting he may prefer other identities.
- Several participants express skepticism about Tsoukalos's credibility, labeling him a "crackpot" and citing examples of his statements as nonsensical.
- One participant argues that Tsoukalos's theories about ancient humans misconstruing aliens as god-like beings are more rational than the existence of such beings.
- Another participant highlights Tsoukalos's long tenure at the Center for Ancient Astronaut Research as a point of contention regarding his qualifications.
- Some participants humorously engage with the topic, making jokes about aliens and probing, which reflects a light-hearted tone amidst the debate.
- There are assertions that if someone appears to embody the characteristics of a scientist, they should be considered one, despite doubts about Tsoukalos's scientific rigor.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether Tsoukalos should be considered a scientist. There are multiple competing views, with some supporting the motion and others strongly opposing it.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying degrees of skepticism about Tsoukalos's qualifications and the seriousness of the motion, indicating a lack of clarity on what constitutes being a scientist in this context.
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