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authority and assumptions are to be constantly questioned ... and experiments and observations are paramount
The [[National Academy of Science]] says,
The [[National Academy of Science]] says,
*"The fallibility of methods is a valuable reminder of the importance of [[skepticism]] in science. [[Scientific knowledge]] and [[scientific methods]], whether old or new, must be continually scrutinized for possible errors. Such skepticism can conflict with other important features of science, such as the need for [[creativity]] and for conviction in arguing a given position. But organized and searching skepticism as well as an [[openness to new ideas]] are essential to guard against the intrusion of dogma or collective bias into scientific results."<ref> [http://www.john-daly.com/hockey/hockey.htm (John Daly website)]</ref>
*"The fallibility of methods is a valuable reminder of the importance of [[skepticism]] in science. [[Scientific knowledge]] and [[scientific methods]], whether old or new, must be continually scrutinized for possible errors. Such skepticism can conflict with other important features of science, such as the need for [[creativity]] and for conviction in arguing a given position. But organized and searching skepticism as well as an [[openness to new ideas]] are essential to guard against the intrusion of dogma or collective bias into scientific results."<ref> [http://www.john-daly.com/hockey/hockey.htm (John Daly website)]</ref>
Fred Singer wrote:
*... authority and assumptions are to be constantly questioned, skepticism is vital to expanding knowledge, and experiments and observations are paramount. [http://www.sepp.org/science-editorials.cfm?whichcat=Modern%20Empirical%20Science&whichsubcat=v.%20Medieval%20Science]
Dana Joel Gattuso wrote:
Dana Joel Gattuso wrote: