We need Both Skepticism and Consensus

kennyc · 02-19-2011, 12:24 PM

(even if they can't spell Skepticism in the U.K.

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John Beddington is the UK government's chief scientific adviser and head of the Government Office for Science

Science is progress, but not progress unchallenged. In our era of "instant solutions" and immediate response, it is easy, and perhaps tempting, to forget that true advancement is attained through criticism, scepticism and debate. Great scientists have often challenged the status quo, but armed with the facts and evidence required to justify their view. Those who challenge the collective view should be scrutinised, and if this scrutiny results in truth, should be rightly celebrated.....

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/th...d-consens.html

(Sorry I just noticed that I typoed "need" in the title.....I know, I know, the Knights that say Nee....I thumb my nose in your general direction!)

phenomshel · 02-19-2011, 12:49 PM

Bring me...... a SHRUBBERY!

kennyc · 02-19-2011, 12:53 PM

and a side of skepticism!

HarryT · 02-20-2011, 03:10 AM

You spell it with a "k" in the US? How very curious - hadn't come across that one before. I guess that's the way it's taught in Americans skools?

ardeegee · 02-20-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

You spell it with a "k" in the US? How very curious - hadn't come across that one before.

http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl...&aqi=&aql=&oq=

02-19-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,897 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	We need Both Skepticism and Consensus (even if they can't spell Skepticism in the U.K. ) John Beddington is the UK government's chief scientific adviser and head of the Government Office for Science Science is progress, but not progress unchallenged. In our era of "instant solutions" and immediate response, it is easy, and perhaps tempting, to forget that true advancement is attained through criticism, scepticism and debate. Great scientists have often challenged the status quo, but armed with the facts and evidence required to justify their view. Those who challenge the collective view should be scrutinised, and if this scrutiny results in truth, should be rightly celebrated..... http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/th...d-consens.html (Sorry I just noticed that I typoed "need" in the title.....I know, I know, the Knights that say Nee....I thumb my nose in your general direction!) Last edited by kennyc; 02-19-2011 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Typo in title

02-20-2011, 03:10 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You spell it with a "k" in the US? How very curious - hadn't come across that one before. I guess that's the way it's taught in Americans skools? Last edited by HarryT; 02-20-2011 at 03:36 AM.

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