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Originally Posted by PHC1
Throughout the ages, history is full of examples of the "academia" defending their positions, right or wrong. Persecution, imprisonment, death, all were dished out vehemently for those who put forth opposing views or criticized the educated and the opinionated seeking control and placement on the upper perches of the societal totem pole.
Fortunately one can express a dissatisfaction or criticism of the scientific progress or offer an opposing view if so equipped without all the extra drama of losing a head or rotting away in a dungeon these days. 
If only science was always right... 
It will be a very long time before we unlock all the mysteries when it comes to our own bodies, planet and especially the universe. We are very much in our infancy when it comes to knowledge. Still, not too shabby for being around "only" 300,000 years or so.
Respect and good luck to all the present and future scientists, the civilization is counting on them to fumble, blush, throw temper tantrums and eventually for the lucky few to say AHA! There it is! 
Not everyone is destined to escape the "scientific box" as Charles puts it but we only need a few here and there.  |
Serge, you are a good guy. It's a genuine pleasure to know you. And Serge, I
agree with you. I also want to say it is a pleasure to know everyone who has visited the X-Files. The
X-Files, which Ivan has so graciously let us have on AA, what an excellent name.
Best
Charles