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Originally posted by ARTelevision
In general, one attempts to survey the field and draw some tentative conclusions on the basis of proposed hypotheses rather than supposed facts. When the results of research span a broad spectrum of possible hypotheses and interpreted results, we simply don't have sufficiently reliable information. The correct conclusion is further study is necessary.
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You'll always find people who demand more study is necessary when the results hurt their argument. You'll also find the opposite; if results support their side then people will say we have to act before it's too late.
When is the decision made that we have sufficient data? Who makes that decision? We live in a world where theories are law and new findings can change the way we percieve our universe. When do we act on what we think we know?