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mike_c

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2. thanks for your thoughts

Reply to cab67 (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 12:55 PM

Jun 29

I'm a retired zoology prof, so I can totally relate. Talking with my colleagues, it seems like there are few good answers available. I retired about five years ago, just ahead of the AI wave. Sounds like I got out just in time.

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Hoofed crocodiles! And thoughts on AI and online sources for independent research. [View all] cab67 Jun 29 OP

That's more than a few thoughts Fiendish Thingy Jun 29 #1

Not sure I agree. cab67 Jun 29 #3

Is there a particular reason for the ongoing misinformation war in your field of study? Fiendish Thingy Jun 29 #4

It's the enthusiasts I mentioned. cab67 Jun 29 #5

I can see the problem with Wikipedia - they cited the German publication article when adding the "bipedal" claim muriel_volestrangler Jun 29 #6

Neues Jahrbuch has a checkered history. cab67 Jun 29 #7

also - cab67 Jun 29 #8

thanks for your thoughts mike_c Jun 29 #2