Hama Neggs
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that's what debunkers are for.
Where does "scientist" end and "debunker" begin?
that's what debunkers are for.
This is an interestingly posed question. IMO, "scientist" begins where "debunker" endsWhere does "scientist" end and "debunker" begin?
This is an interestingly posed question. IMO, "scientist" begins where "debunker" ends![]()
Partly, but it's more about creating accurate theories that best explain the world. The bunk removal is a (necessary) side effect.In a way, the scientific method consists of the removal of bunk from our understanding of the world around us.
In a way, the scientific method consists of the removal of bunk from our understanding of the world around us.This is an interestingly posed question. IMO, "scientist" begins where "debunker" ends![]()
mmm, this can get confusing, new terminology can be a minefield
the description above has the term citizen scientists having rather benign concept, but to someone like James Delingpole it has an altogether different meaning.
it simply seems to mean someone with a contrarian view and access to the internet and YouTube, JD seems to denigrate actual science, in favour of the "citizen scientists"
here he is in a revealing interview with Sir Paul Nurse - where he explains his view on conventional "science" and the scientific method contrasted with the the role of "citizen" scientist.
he eschews peer review and favours peer to peer review, via the internet
The scientific method goes well beyond the removal of bunk. It aims at providing a more accurate explanation of observational data.
I'm not sure I see the difference. Bunk and misconceptions are pretty much the same thing and the opposite of accuracy.
True enough. I was just comparing the lack of knowledge to that. Your definition is more accurate.Debunking is about demonstrating that things are wrong.
i dont know what your last sentence means. But one would have to use the scientific method. For instance, if we could get a chemtrailist to actually photograph the sky in one area every two hours for two weeks I would consider that data collection using the scientific method to prove their claim that the chemtrails are always covering the sun.I don't think I really understand the phrase "citizen scientist."
Are there any requirements at all to achieve this?
Am I a "citizen NFL star" if I'm interested, but have no NFL experience I could put on my résumé?
Debunking is about demonstrating that things are wrong. Science is about discovering things that seem to be true - or at least fit the available evidence very well.
From my take on it citizen science is a way that interested citizens can help scientists collect data and advance scientific understanding in certain fields of research.I don't think I really understand the phrase "citizen scientist."
Are there any requirements at all to achieve this?
Am I a "citizen NFL star" if I'm interested, but have no NFL experience I could put on my résumé?