Science people are dumb

In the past I've always thought well of scientists, but not so anymore. At Caltech I've begun to believe that scientists are not so smart. Having not been exposed to any form of scientific environment and then thrust into science of the n-th degree hasn't helped.

1. Scientists are bad managers and make bad bosses. They think everyone is as individualistic as them and just don't think of increasing productivity. This is fine if you have experienced scientists working under you who are exactly like you, but bad for newbies who have no idea what's going on. They aren't open about managing styles either, they just think about their job and what they are working on. This is weird since I would label the primary job of a research professor as manager - they have a fleet of students under them who they're responsible for. I don't understand how the current system propagates.

2. Scientists are bad teachers. They are so focused on the job and what they are doing that they don't think of others. As in, when I am under a grad student supposed to be learning what they are doing I have to continually ask "What are you doing now?" just so I can be included. They never volunteer information.

3. Scientists are narrow-minded. Perhaps this is the root of the problem - too detail oriented that they just shouldn't get involved socially. Ever. Don't expect a scientist to know anything about politics, business, religion, or anything but science. And if they do, they suck at communicating anyway so you shouldn't interact with them. Leaving them alone is the only option, which is good because that's what they want anyway.