Gary Marcus

The statement constitutes public discourse as it engages in a substantive debate about the nature of scientific truths, which is a public issue relevant to the philosophy of science and epistemology. The tone of the statement is critical and somewhat confrontational, aiming to challenge the perceived inconsistency in Brian Roemmele's position.

1. Principle 1:

   I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.

   The statement does not appear to cause harm directly, but its confrontational tone could be seen as unconstructive.
2. Principle 2:

   I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.

   The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, but it does challenge the dignity of the other person by implying they are pretending.
3. Principle 3:

   I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.

   The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion; it is more focused on pointing out a perceived inconsistency. [-1]
4. Principle 4:

   I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.

   The statement engages in criticism but does so in a confrontational manner, which could be seen as a personal attack rather than constructive dialogue. [-1]