Science is not infallible, but it is selfcorrecting from "summary" of The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
In our quest for understanding the universe, we must acknowledge that science is not without its flaws. It is a human endeavor, carried out by fallible beings who are subject to biases and errors. Scientists, like all of us, can make mistakes in their observations, interpretations, and conclusions. This is why skepticism and critical thinking are essential components of the scientific method. Despite its imperfections, science has a unique feature that sets it apart from other ways of knowing: it is self-correcting. The very nature of the scientific process allows for errors to be identified and corrected over time. When a scientific theory is proposed, it is subjected to rigorous testing through experiments and observations. If the results do not support the theory, it is either revised or discarded. This constant cycle of hypothesis, experimentation, and revision ensures that our understanding of the world is constantly evolving and improving. This self-correcting mechanism is w...
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