# physically unable to listen it seems some researchers are unable to listen at a cellular level like a 'la la la la la i'm not listening to you' hear-no-nothing space ape such individuals do not require fellow scientists to justify themselves in ir presence neither should one face ceaseless rebuttals answer endless questions be subject to holy catechism probing examinations or play twenty justifications with those whose ears appear permanently plugged from the outset if you're unable to listen then it's a bit pointless trying to explain things to you isn't it true listening it seems is a genuine skill in which one no longer fools oneself into thinking one is already listening but rather just listens // republic of bob