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Even things we think we know very well may be wrong, so having a certain budget for "fringe" subjects which may yield unexpected results is not a bad idea. At t
by sgift 7y ago
Even things we think we know very well may be wrong, so having a certain budget for "fringe" subjects which may yield unexpected results is not a bad idea. At the same time it's probably a good idea to assume everything they report is a measurement/test setup error until further proof.
- _0ffh 7y agoYup. As it is said "If a physicist says it's possible, then it's possible. If a physicist says it's impossible, then it's undecided."
- lonelappde 7y agoThe actual saying is that everything that an elderly distinguishes scientist has an opinion about is probably possible. It's a complicated way if saying almost everything is possible so don't believe old dogs who have given up on optimism. https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/arthur_c_clarke_100793 https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/arthur_c_clarke_100793
- antonvs 7y agoEverything in their field, that is. Since some elderly scientists have come up with some pretty nonsensical ideas about things outside their field.