Science

Is failure an essential part of scientific progress?

For

Mistakes lead to discovery and better understanding.

Against

Constant failure can waste resources and funding.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Failure is part of how we learn and not an end state. It’s part of the journey.
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  • Failure is a stop on the way, not a sign to get off the train.
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Against

  • Without theory, you use trial and error until something fits; it is possible, but not efficient.
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  • What happens when these systems make a mistake and an innocent person is harmed because of it?
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