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> scientific "advancement" is less of an increase in knowledge than a decrease in falsity This framing seems extremely useful from a pedagogical standpoint. D
by raint 4y ago
> scientific "advancement" is less of an increase in knowledge than a decrease in falsity
This framing seems extremely useful from a pedagogical standpoint.
Distinguishing scientific units-of-advancement as 'eliminated falsehoods' + 'the tests used to rule out the untruths' would be have been a wonderful correction in my science education.
- woodruffw 4y agoIf you had taken a philosophy of science class, it would have been part of your education. That's cribbed directly from Karl Popper.
- dr_kiszonka 4y agoIt can also be useful to frame findings that rely on statistical analysis as evidence in favor or against some hypothesis, and not interpret them as falsifications.