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Surely this is just a reflection of the fact that science is performed by humans with limited resources. I mean, there is something to be said for getting the a
by polemic 15y ago
Surely this is just a reflection of the fact that science is performed by humans with limited resources. I mean, there is something to be said for getting the approximately result correctly many times over.
And don't forget there is a check and balance in the form of meta-studies and statistics that are sometimes uncanny can exposing bias and flaws.
Finally - this highlights the dual nature of 'experimental' vs 'theoretical' physics, and they work so well in tandem.
- pessimist 15y agoAgreed, its the nature of science. That's why theory is so important and why physicists pay as much importance to non-experimental features like "beauty" when judging theories. Experiments cannot be trusted unless explained by theory!