Debate on Scientific American's Claims About Male and Female Athletes
During an episode of HBO's 'Real Time,' astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed claims made by Scientific American about differences between male and female athletes, emphasizing the need to focus on science. Host Bill Maher criticized the magazine's assertion that biases, not biological differences, contribute to inequity in sports. Tyson defended Scientific American, noting that the views were expressed by a former editor and urged a focus on scientific discussion.