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Abstracts
Résumé
Alors que le texte de la rubrique Controverse du dernier numéro (vol. 46, no.2) traitait du côté sombre de la science, celui-ci présente un aspect plus léger de la recherche scientifique et de ses connivences avec la stupidité. Deux aspects seront abordés : les prix IgNobel et les Prix Darwin. Dans le premier cas, les récipiendaires peuvent être considérés comme des chercheurs de l’absurde. Dans le second cas, ils sont remerciés pour leur contribution à l’amélioration du patrimoine génétique puisqu’ils sont morts ou ne peuvent plus se reproduire à la suite de leur exploit stupide.
Mots-clés :
- IgNobel,
- Prix Darwin,
- fonctionnement de la science,
- stupidité
Abstract
While the text from the latest issue’s (vol. 46, no. 2) Controverse column tackled the dark side of science, the present article presents a lighter facet of scientific research and its connivance with stupidity. Two elements will be discussed: the Ig Nobel prizes and the Darwin Awards. In the former, the recipients could be considered researchers of the absurd. In the latter, they are thanked for their contribution to the improvement of the gene pool as a result of having died or being unable to reproduce following their stupid achievement.
Keywords:
- IgNobel,
- Darwin Awards,
- operation of science,
- stupidity
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