[Coral-List] A lesson for the coral sciences

[Andy Collins]

I’m fine with this dialog but be cautious. The general public thinks science works the same way politics does. I would urge anyone to include some kind of disclaimer or other info about the scientific process. Proving theories wrong is part of science. It’s why they are called theories. The general public has little understanding of this, and denies all of climate science over a few emails. Let’s educate as we deliberate. Please.

Andy Collins

> On Sep 4, 2022, at 5:03 AM, Eugene Shinn via Coral-List <coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:
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> Thank You Steve Mussman, I certainly agree. I have seen many accepted scientific theories be proven wrong in my lifetime and not just in Coral Reef science. I am often reminded of Mark Twain who once said,  "Tis easier to fool people than to convince them they were fooled"  Gene
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