Is There a Need for Falsification of Science?

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i think in the last few decades we've moved away from this need for falsification as a something that we require of a good scientific theory. We all always need to allow for uncertainty and doubt, as long as we can measure how much uncertainty we have. I am more and more scientists that i talk to tend to favor this sort of e bebasian approach. And anno pudding credences and prior credences to how likely is it for this to be true or not true? Never zero. You know, scientists should never be 100 % certain about anything.

In this conversation with quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help us all get the most out of our lives.

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