Royal Society to Vote on Expelling Elon Musk
The Royal Society will convene a meeting to address calls for Elon Musk’s expulsion due to his controversial actions, including support for Donald Trump, downplaying climate change, and attacking scientists. Over 2,300 scientists have signed an open letter criticizing Musk’s behavior, while some Royal Society fellows have resigned in protest. Debate exists within the Society regarding whether expelling Musk would set a precedent and potentially damage public trust in scientific objectivity, given the lack of expulsions for over 150 years. The Society’s president acknowledges the complexities of balancing scientific contributions with controversial public statements.
John Q. Hosedrinker