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Science has always had the problem of the establishment fighting new theories/insights. Max Planck once said: > A new scientific truth does not triumph by conv
by est31 8y ago
Science has always had the problem of the establishment fighting new theories/insights. Max Planck once said:
> A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.
Science has been able to deal with this problem for a long time.
- ncmncm 8y agoHalting progress for several decades, and blighting the careers of its best people until the old guard dies is not "dealing with it". That is actively failing to deal with it.