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From: hjb@whuxj.UUCP (Harry J. Benson)
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: scientific method revisited
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Date: Thu, 9-Feb-84 08:19:19 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb  9 08:19:19 1984
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Organization: Bell Labs, Whippany, N.J.
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Before science and the scientific method came into existence, what means were
there to prove ITS validity? Now that we have these infallible tools of science
and such high priests of "truth" and knowledge as Carl Sagan, we are still
burdened by the scientist's prejudices and beliefs. I suggest that the part
of the scientific method that calls for suspension of conclusions until all
of the evidence is collected and evaluated be exercised at all times - AND
then, don't chisel the conclusion in stone, but keep an open mind.

Lest some miscontrue my motives: This is a reminder to review some fundamentals,
and is not an attack against honest criticism.
		Dick Gunderman  AT&T Bell Labs   WH