I'm still not that familiar with it [Intelligent Design]. I'm more familiar with it than most people, but nowhere near as familiar with it as a genuine expert in the subject. I don't pretend to be a scientist. I'm the person who moderates the discussion between and among the scientists.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stein admits he is not an expert on Intelligent Design but moderates discussions among scientists.
- In plain terms
- He knows more about Intelligent Design than most but is not a true expert.
- What can you take from it?
- Moderators need not be subject experts to facilitate debate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much expertise is needed to moderate science?
- What is the role of a public commentator?
Another view
Moderators should ideally have sufficient expertise to guide accurate discussion.
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