Erik Meira - Scientific Principles in Elite Sports Rehab (Sports Medicine Consultant & Educator)
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Embrace Uncertainty: The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
A scientist is defined not solely by their environment or occupation but by their application of the scientific method and critical thinking. This method involves careful consideration of context; for instance, using it in everyday situations might not yield the desired outcomes. A key aspect of scientific inquiry is falsifiability, where certainty is derived from proving ideas wrong rather than proving them true. As such, claiming absolute truth is difficult, requiring a focus on the process of disproof rather than on affirming theories.
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