A scientist must be willing to accept uncertainty and ambiguity from "summary" of The Art of the Soluble by P B Medawar,Taylor & Francis Group
The pursuit of scientific knowledge is a noble endeavor fraught with challenges and obstacles. One of the fundamental principles that underpin the scientific method is the acceptance of uncertainty and ambiguity. Scientists must acknowledge that their understanding of the natural world is always provisional and subject to revision in light of new evidence or insights. Uncertainty and ambiguity are inherent in scientific inquiry because the world is complex and our understanding of it is limited. As Peter Medawar eloquently puts it, "The world is so complicated, tangled, and disordered that it is always possible to doubt that we have achieved more than a fraction of understanding." This recognition of the limitations of our knowledge is essential for scientific progress, as it motivates researchers to seek out new evidence and perspectives that can challenge and refine existing theories. Moreover, uncertainty and ambiguity are n...
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