True enough, but can you have hits without misses? Most new stuff will not work, but there is no way to avoid trying without also eliminating progress. I'm of

True enough, but can you have hits without misses? Most new stuff will not work, but there is no way to avoid trying without also eliminating progress. I'm of the opinion that science today is too conservative and gun-shy. Science needs to be more willing to fail, and scientists who pursue cold leads should not have their careers destroyed.