[sparklite2]

It is hoped that science eventually recognizes fallacy and routs around it, if not through it.

It was common knowledge for decades that ulcers were caused by stress. A lot of sturm and drang were expended before the needle swung to Helicobacter pylori.

Or the case of nineteenth-century French philosopher Auguste Comte’s pronouncement that scientists would never know what the stars are made of.

Or the head of the US Patent Office who in 1899 recommended closing the office because “everything that can be invented has been invented.”

Science isn’t always right but the methodology is way ahead of whatever is in second place.

[reasonisfaith]

But the methodology is always subject to human passion and will. This is the failure of science.

[dr_lew]

Or the head of the US Patent Office who in 1899 recommended closing the office because “everything that can be invented has been invented.”

Didn't happen, from what I understand. I only recall that this had been cited for years, when I saw an explanation of its false origin.

[aspasia]

Science isn’t the problem. It’s scientism. But you know that.