Most of us were taught that science was a rigorous method of seeking to understand the nature of our Universe... from the smallest particle to the farthest galaxy. From theory to verification, the scientist was the guardian of the truth by placing objectivity and candor above personal bias.
Maybe not.Recently, there have been major revelations that scientist believe they had to "exaggerate" in order to get people to act on or support their positions... for example:
- UN counts of HIV cases worldwide
- Deaths from nuclear radiation [HT Dr. John Ray]
- Earth's temperatures are rising rapidly as measured by sensitive instruments
It appears that one word has been lost in today's scientific world: integrity...