"When evidence controverts an existing scientific theory the theory is refined in face of the new evidence and retested."
My Grandpa used to call this "making the shoe fit."
My Grandpa used to call this "making the shoe fit."
When the "shoe" is the knowledge, and the "foot" is the evidence, then yes, that's rather an apt analogy, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Shoes *should* be adjusted to fit the feet, and theories *should* adjusted to fit the reality.
If, on the other hand, you meant that in some kind of derogatory fashion, then read post #712 until it becomes clear.
The method I described created the computer and telecomminications technology that allowed you to reply to me..
If that offends you, chuck your computer in the trash.
BTW the hallmark of honesty is the willingness to alter your way of viewing the world based on new experience.
Science doesn't force the shoe to fit the foot. It makes a new shoe. That's called progress.