Saturday, November 24, 2007

Scientific Exaggeration

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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:
Need more examples? Try searching for "scientific exaggeration." How wide is the gray area between fact and fiction?
It appears that one word has been lost in today's scientific world: integrity.
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