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“Science progresses one funeral at a time” (paraphrasing Planck’s principle). I would be careful at citing that quote as evidence for how science work, especia
by kiba 2y ago
“Science progresses one funeral at a time” (paraphrasing Planck’s principle).
I would be careful at citing that quote as evidence for how science work, especially when considering the historical uniqueness of the last two centuries or so.
This article said it's more complicated than that and more hopeful.[1]
1. https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2019/11/07/does_science_really_advance_one_funeral_at_a_time_111167.html https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2019/11/07/does_sc...