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I Don't Know What I'm Doing in Scientific Research—And That's the Point
How do I know that I'm doing the right thing in scientific research and development? The honest answer is—I often don't. Understanding what's truly valid and reliable requires an extraordinary amount of effort and even then, certainty remains elusive. I've come to realize that science isn't so much about uncovering absolute truths as it is about convincing others that what I've done is legitimate.
It's less about finding the "right" answer—which may be impossible—and more about continuously demonstrating that my approach is better than the alternatives. This means embracing the ugly reality…
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