Post by shawnturner on Dec 26, 2017 7:50:30 GMT
Hello,
I have always felt that common sense was a useful attribute to have, but is it really? In everyday use, I would say, yes, common sense can keep HoNK HOnK out of trouble (don’t step in that puddle with the live electrical wire dangling into it!), but in scientific application I believe it can be a serious hindrance. Common sense told our forbearers that the earth was the center of the universe, life could spontaneously generate, creatures did not evolve, and the crust of the earth was an immobile solid mass. It is only through careful, detailed examination of the world around us and sense that is somewhat beyond the common variety that allows us to discover the scientific truth of matters. Often, reality contradicts what our senses may have told us through everyday observation, and what seems like common sense is really only a lack of understanding.
There is an individual on this forum of late who seeks some common sense from his fellow scientists. While I firmly believe that science should always be questioned, always be reexamined through the lenses of our further understanding and with an open mind, new theories must be based upon careful deduction with use of the scientific method. In my opinion, the individual I am referring to simply enjoys the sight of his own typed words on the screen and has very little interest in scientific discussion. I see little hope that anything could sway his opinions, no matter how cogently presented nor abundantly supported through scientific study. It is my advice (which may be taken or not) not to inflate his ego by responding (especially with quotes, which must delight him to no end) to what is likely written merely to inflame and engender heated response. A true scientist keeps away from absolute assertions, since nothing in science is ever absolute.
It is not my intention to start a "flame war" or anything of that sort. I simply dislike seeing so many topics devolving into arguments, and so much erroneous information making it's way onto the internet (there's enough of that as it is).
Please Help.
Thanks !
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References:
www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=16970.0
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I have always felt that common sense was a useful attribute to have, but is it really? In everyday use, I would say, yes, common sense can keep HoNK HOnK out of trouble (don’t step in that puddle with the live electrical wire dangling into it!), but in scientific application I believe it can be a serious hindrance. Common sense told our forbearers that the earth was the center of the universe, life could spontaneously generate, creatures did not evolve, and the crust of the earth was an immobile solid mass. It is only through careful, detailed examination of the world around us and sense that is somewhat beyond the common variety that allows us to discover the scientific truth of matters. Often, reality contradicts what our senses may have told us through everyday observation, and what seems like common sense is really only a lack of understanding.
There is an individual on this forum of late who seeks some common sense from his fellow scientists. While I firmly believe that science should always be questioned, always be reexamined through the lenses of our further understanding and with an open mind, new theories must be based upon careful deduction with use of the scientific method. In my opinion, the individual I am referring to simply enjoys the sight of his own typed words on the screen and has very little interest in scientific discussion. I see little hope that anything could sway his opinions, no matter how cogently presented nor abundantly supported through scientific study. It is my advice (which may be taken or not) not to inflate his ego by responding (especially with quotes, which must delight him to no end) to what is likely written merely to inflame and engender heated response. A true scientist keeps away from absolute assertions, since nothing in science is ever absolute.
It is not my intention to start a "flame war" or anything of that sort. I simply dislike seeing so many topics devolving into arguments, and so much erroneous information making it's way onto the internet (there's enough of that as it is).
Please Help.
Thanks !
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References:
www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=16970.0
Medical Animation