Revolutions transform scientific consensus from "summary" of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
Scientific revolutions have a profound impact on the consensus within the scientific community. These revolutions bring about a fundamental shift in the way scientists view the world and the theories that govern their understanding of it. The prevailing scientific consensus is not easily swayed, as it is deeply entrenched in the minds of scientists who have spent years studying and researching within a particular paradigm. However, when a revolution occurs, it disrupts the existing consensus and introduces a new way of thinking about the natural world. This new way of thinking may challenge long-held beliefs and theories, causing a period of upheaval and uncertainty within the scientific community. Scientists may resist these changes, clinging to the familiar and comfortable theories that have guided their research for so long. Despite this resistance, revolutions have the power to transform scientific consensus by introducing new paradigms that offer fre...
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