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"Believe science" is incredibly destructive to the entire field. It is quite literally turning science into a religion. Replacing the scientific method with "ju
by throwkeep 5y ago
"Believe science" is incredibly destructive to the entire field. It is quite literally turning science into a religion. Replacing the scientific method with "just believe what we say, how dare you question the orthodoxy". We're back to church and priests in all but name.
- anigbrowl 5y agoIn the main people don't literally mean it that way. they're expressing belief int he validity of the scientific method, but the more they explaina nd justify the scientific method the more time consuming it is. When dealing with stupid people or obdurate trolls, the sincere adherent of the scientific method can be tricked into wasting a great deal of time by being peppered with questions that are foolish or posed in bad faith.