• P00ptart@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    He is a know-it-all ass. He’s a self-important dickhead. But I appreciate his role in getting young black kids seeing a role model that they can relate to. That’s far more important than his ego.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
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      4 hours ago

      Ha! It makes it sound like you’re saying that young black kids are self-important dickheads and that’s why he’s a good role model.

      But, yeah, I know what you’re trying to say. Despite his social media presence, the image that kids generally see is a very positive one. He’s a somewhat stylish (in his own way) guy, who clearly has personality, and is a very accomplished scientist. I just cringe any time he comments on something not related to astrophysics.