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I like your point on Scientific inquiry. The main difference is that a scientist might have an intellectual rather than emotional predisposition to what the out
by jusben1369 13y ago
I like your point on Scientific inquiry. The main difference is that a scientist might have an intellectual rather than emotional predisposition to what the outcome of the data might prove. Those that cross that line end usually lose credibility and end up on the payroll of a like minded think tank/group.
- ebrenes 13y agoI would be surprised if a definite case could be made that scientists are completely unvested in their theories. I think it's a lofty ideal to strive for, but it's often the case we'd like to have our intuitions and theories proved correct. Like the GP post said, the intentions or motivations (emotional or intellectual) are of little concern as long as the scientist changes their views/theories based on experimentation. I could be emotionally invested in what I believe to be a life-saving cure for cancer, and I'll be emotionally pre-disposed to see the medical trials prove that, but that won't mean I'll fix the results to prove that.