Not this again. Watson didn't "steal" Franklin's data despite the myth. Raymond Gosling, a grad student co-mentored by Wilkins and Franklin, took the famous Photo 51 as part of his graduate research. Wilkins then shared the data with Watson and Crick. At worst, you can argue that Wilkins may not have consulted with Franklin before deciding to share it, but if anyone can claim to have their data "stolen" (and I don't think they really can), it would be Gosling, which unlike the others in this story, few people have heard of.
leereeves [3 hidden]5 mins ago
Honestly, this isn't about that. People not getting credit for their discoveries is so common it has a "law":
"Stigler's law of eponymy",[1] states that "no scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer."
This is really about the search for role models for women in science. And in that regard, Franklin is worth mentioning.
leereeves [3 hidden]5 mins ago
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tomrod [3 hidden]5 mins ago
I love hearing about Rosalind Franklin! It was an absolute shame how she got cut out of credit. Almost as bad as Noether and her teaching appointments being as assistant for men.
If you want more women in science, and who wouldn't!, then it is wise to learn the philosophy of abundance where credit is involved.
tekla [3 hidden]5 mins ago
She didn't win a Nobel prize because she was dead.
HN.zip
"Stigler's law of eponymy",[1] states that "no scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stigler's_law_of_eponymy
This is really about the search for role models for women in science. And in that regard, Franklin is worth mentioning.
If you want more women in science, and who wouldn't!, then it is wise to learn the philosophy of abundance where credit is involved.