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Rational Progress in Science
- Scientific progress is driven by comparing theories and recognizing advancements towards truth, not necessarily attaining absolute truth.
- We know when we have a better theory, thus progress can be assessed rationally.
The Real Scientific Method
- The real scientific method starts with identifying problems, conjecturing explanations, and critically evaluating them.
- This applies to knowledge acquisition in general, not just science.
Survival of the Fittest Ideas
- The process of scientific progress, where the best explanations survive criticism, mirrors the principle of survival of the fittest.
- Biological evolution is a special case of this process, with knowledge embedded in genes.