What this solves is getting people to understand that science is a process of discovery and not simply a set of facts set in stone. Too many people don't seem t

What this solves is getting people to understand that science is a process of discovery and not simply a set of facts set in stone. Too many people don't seem to understand that and that leads to some people who beleive in science(but who actually believe in the infallibility of scientific knowledge) become disillusioned when the science changes. They then will become more skeptical about future scientific proclamations. Treating science as a religion doesn't really help anyone. Admitting mistakes is beneficial for the advance of science and the continuing respect for science.