Our methodology--philosophy, good or as bad as it is, pretty much determines the outcome. We seem to be battling goblins and shadows and not the substance-reality. I like the agnostic---not really knowing position better. We all seem to be defending our "bias"---bashing others and not examining our subjective approaches-appeals! Everyone thinks it is hopeless and we are wasting our time--energy!
Why not try something different---methodology/bias!