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Folksonomies: science skepticism modernism Memes
30 MAR 2011
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This is, in fact the critical discovery of science. That we often perceive what we expect or want to perceive, often at variance with what is objectively true. The Cro Magnon genius of trumping objective evidence with subjective belief. The original and only true form of magic.How has science dealt with this quandary? By encouraging open enquiry and vigorous reciprocal accountability. And by enticing younger researchers to take risks and challenge portions of the edifice that may be weak, wit...Folksonomies: science scientific virtues
Folksonomies: science scientific virtues
An acronym that expresses an important scientific principle: "Criticism Is The Only Known Antidote To Error"