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Re: Re: Do You Doubt Science?
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Originally posted by fearofmear
I am not a scientist (chemist actually) so I don't doubt science. More specifically, I don't doubt hard science such as chemistry, biology, physics. I do doubt some of the other sciences such as psychology or sociology on a few issues. That is primarily because I haven't had the background in social sciences to understand that. I am sure it would swing the other way with a psychologist might question something like string theory which is way out there for someone who doesn't understand the reasons behind it.
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I'm a fan of the pseudosciences like sociology and phsychology, for it's scientific methods. One cannot replicate the same findings from place to place with the pseudosciences.
As for science, as I read the methodolgy and how they came about their findings, yes, I'm one to believe the science. Most science magazines and other journals that corroborate their findings I tend to trust almost implicitly.
With the recent scandals at the NYTimes, CNN, and Newsweek, I do know that it's important to at least nod a little skepticsm.
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