I know that's how it works internally, but I'm not inside. Honestly, I believe in the scientific method in a way very close to how the religious believe in thei

I know that's how it works internally, but I'm not inside. Honestly, I believe in the scientific method in a way very close to how the religious believe in their chosen faith. I have no problem admitting that to myself. Science is basically my religion. The difference between religion and science is what you've described and more (an objective measurable goal for one) and is why I believe in it. But I've never done research, never published a paper. So for me, it's largely faith in the system.