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Science is a process of uncertainty and iteration from "summary" of Ignorância by Stuart Firestein
Science is not about certainty; it is about uncertainty. Science is not about answering questions definitively; it is about coming up with better questions. The process of science is not a straight line from hypothesis to conclusion; it is a messy, winding road with many detours along the way. This is because the nature of scientific inquiry is such that we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what we know and what we don't know. In science, we are always operating under a cloud of ignorance, and that is a good thing. Ignorance is not a failing of science; it is at the very heart of what makes science so powerful. It is this recognition of what we don't know that drives the scientific process forward. This constant questioning, this constant probing, is what allows us to make progress in our understanding of the world around us. Iteration is also a key component of the scientific process. Scientists do not simply come up with a hypothesis, test it once, and then move on. Instead, they continually revisit their ideas, refining them, testing them again and again. This iterative process is what allows science to build on itself, to correct its mistakes, and to move closer and closer to the truth. It is this combination of uncertainty and iteration that makes science such a powerful tool for understanding the world. By embracing our ignorance and being willing to constantly question and refine our ideas, we can make progress in ways that would not be possible otherwise. Science is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to admit when we don't know. And that is what makes science such a dynamic and exciting field to be a part of.
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