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The primary literature is a huge waste of time in so many cases though. It can be really frustrating. IF there's not a problem in one of hundreds of representat
by themodelplumber 4y ago
The primary literature is a huge waste of time in so many cases though. It can be really frustrating. IF there's not a problem in one of hundreds of representational practices, you can find out later there was some other compromise (and some are HUGE) of the data or methodology.
And then if you point out a problem with a research undertaking or study when it is brought up, you can get some set of true-science-believers looking at you like it can't possibly be. It's unreal sometimes.
It's really no wonder people spread their subjective experiences as if they are science. Institutional "science" is great as a set of models and perspectives, but when you dip into the product you can start to wonder if you are effectively doing the equivalent of product research by watching the home shopping network.
- thrown_22 4y agoThe only people who trust science blindly are those who have never seen how science gets done. It's scientism pure and simple. Or to quote a bunch of people who had a great idea: Nullius In Verba.
- orangepurple 4y agoIn so much of the world today, "science" is a brand, and everyone is told to listen to "scientists" because they "follow the science" and know the best way. The genpop couldn't possibly even begin to wrap their heads around text written above a 5th grade level, so they are told they need to listen to the "scientists" by "authorities"
- tintedfireglass 4y agoThat is due to schools giving importance to memorization over critical thinking skills