Cargo Cult Science Wk1 Post5

Richard Feynman shows a vast understanding with his article "Cargo Cult Science". Its a relevant topic that most people might ignore for fear of leaving their comfort zone. More so the ones who have PhD's and wear lab coats. Society at large are made to think that scientists and all the other authorities that control major aspects of the social network have all the answers. That their methods are unquestionable because us as laymen trust in their diligence and scrutiny. They execute their ideas and since they go unquestioned, its tough for us to realize what mistakes they have done, after all, we are not the experts, they are. Its uneasy thought.

Is modern day science represented by Witch Doctor's with degrees? No, I don't think so. What is lacking is true scientific integrity as Mr. Feynman says in his article. That extra push to explain something in detail, so that there will be less "Why's" and "How's", less confusion. I also understand being in the times that we are now, everything is better fast stronger. We as a human race are advancing at an alarming rate, or so it seems. Most people don't want to bother with the details, they just want answers. Results. Its what we're used too nowadays. I believe it goes in all aspects of our lives, not just the scientific. To conduct experiments using scientific integrity means more work, more complex notes and slower results. Will that be acceptable in the eyes of the titans that run our civilization? Who knows. But it would be nice to have complete and accurate results from the people we regard as professionals and experts in our view. In my opinion, Cargo Cult Science will be around for a long time.