Stanford University statement on Scott Atlas - it's not an endorsement

[Dennis Donovan]

Stanford University @Stanford

The university has been asked to comment on recent statements made by @ScottWAtlas, a senior fellow at the @HooverInst who is on leave of absence from that position. 1/3

Stanford University @Stanford

Stanford’s position on managing the pandemic in our community is clear. We support using masks, social distancing, and conducting surveillance and diagnostic testing. We also believe in the importance of strictly following the guidance of local and state health authorities. 2/3

7:51 PM · Nov 16, 2020

Stanford University @Stanford

Dr. Atlas has expressed views that are inconsistent with the university’s approach in response to the pandemic. Dr. Atlas’s statements reflect his personal views, not those of the Hoover Institution or the university. 3/3

7:51 PM · Nov 16, 2020

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This clown should never hold *any* position in academia ever again.

[underpants]

1. Hoover Institute sucks

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[GeorgeGist]

5. +1

[riversedge]

2. 'Dr. Atlas has expressed views that are inconsistent with the university's approach in response to t

Dr. Atlas has expressed views that are inconsistent with the university’s approach in response to the pandemic.

[RockRaven]

3. FYI, the Hoover Institution is a conservative think tank; other than both being a part of Stanford

University, the Hoover Institution has got nothing to do with Stanford's medical school/hospital. Or their biomedical research entities, for that matter. In fact, any reference to Dr Atlas as a doctor is giving his statements a weight of authority they do not deserve.

Even though Stanford and the Hoover Institute disclaim the connection, the connection is informative even apart from this guy's involvement with Trump -- everyone should view Dr Atlas's advice/comments as policy pronouncements from a politico, not public health advice from a doctor.

I feel like that is obvious to people on DU, but it seems worth mentioning anyway.

[Crunchy Frog]

4. The real problem wasn't his dodgy health advice.

It was the fact that he was encouraging violence against Michigan's governor in response to health measures in that state.

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[Cha]

7. Another non believer in science doctor

on the loose.

To what end.. killing people yes but WHY?!!

Thank you, Stanford University for speaking Out!