> This is not just some philosophical (or worse, linguistic) quibble This was pretty much a linguistic quibble that the author read way too much into. Obvious

> This is not just some philosophical (or worse, linguistic) quibble This was pretty much a linguistic quibble that the author read way too much into. Obviously ~~science~~ scientists have their problems. But these issues can be discussed openly and honestly which leads to change. A single good paper can refute years of work. It is quite the opposite of religion, even if imperfect.