"Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize." Assuming you're being sarcastic.

"Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize." Assuming you're being sarcastic. I never said anecdotal evidence. And indeed all 3 (first principles, received wisdom, and personal experimentation) are helping get to space, arguably more than research papers