INEWTON’S CLOCK was a self-interested tyrant. Nobel laureate James Watson spoke about racist and sexist notions throughout his life. However, these men managed to hold on to one of the highest jewels of the British scientific establishment – membership of the Royal Society, the oldest scientific academy in the world. The latest member of the club to be accused of inappropriate behavior is Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now a confidant of President-elect Donald Trump. His continued involvement—despite what some other scientists have called “anti-scientific” behavior—has led to rifts.
Elon Musk is causing trouble for the Royal Society
