Re: Use of science/facts in decision making | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: iggypopsa1 (iggypopsa1aol.com) | |
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2017 06:07:37 -0800 (PST) |
Scientific debate can give the illusion that it is fact versus fact. However, when a field is in its infancy or when there are conflicting data, a debate is at risk of degenerating into a purely emotional discussion where it becomes less about the science and more about personal motivation. It is then where the strength of a community and the integrity of its people come to the forefront. In such situations, can there be a recognition that many facts remain unknown and that there are points to be made on both sides? Or does the discussion become at risk of degenerating into one where parties accuse one another of scientific illiteracy or innumeracy? To me, whenever I find myself resorting to denigrating another person's views in a field that has much to still be learned, I know I need to step back, and re-focus not on the people I am denigrating but on the underlying uncertainties of the science.
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