Posted by Sslee > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

Science at best can give you a clear cut right and wrong answer.
But in real life things are not as simple as right or wrong so be pragmatism in seeking truth from facts.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

The resistance to dogma in science encourages ongoing dialogue, which drives progress, rather than personal attacks that aim to shut down debate.

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It's high time for the young generation to take criticism as a necessary path to progress: Science is about challenging ideas, not attacking individuals. By subjecting hypotheses to scrutiny and encouraging open debate, science refines and improves knowledge. This is not badmouthing; it is a constructive process that values truth over ego, collaboration over conflict. Badmouthing stifles progress by focusing on individuals rather than ideas, while science advances through critical thinking, open-mindedness, and continuous questioning. The ultimate goal of science is to uncover truth, and that can only be achieved by subjecting all ideas—no matter how established or cherished—to rigorous scrutiny.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

No, true science avoids claiming absolute certainty because the nature of scientific inquiry is inherently tentative and open to revision. Science operates through observation, experimentation, and evidence, all of which can improve over time, leading to refinements in understanding or entirely new perspectives. However, science can often tell with almost absolute certainty what is false by disproving hypotheses through empirical testing and evidence.

Posted by Sslee > 1 minute ago | Report Abuse

Science at best can give you a clear cut right and wrong answer.
But in real life things are not as simple as right or wrong so be pragmatism in seeking truth from facts.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

While science avoids claiming absolute certainty about what is true, it excels at identifying what is false.

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Track record: Over time, scientific testing has debunked many false claims, such as the idea that the Earth is flat, that disease is caused by “miasma” (bad air), or that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones (as disproven by Galileo). Science can assert with near certainty that these claims are false because they have been rigorously tested and consistently disproven.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

By identifying false claims, science narrows the range of possible explanations, making it highly effective at eliminating incorrect ideas even as it refrains from claiming ultimate truths.

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Educating the innocent children to adopt scientific mindedness, ethic and ideology: Many scientific findings are expressed in terms of probability, with conclusions supported by data and statistical significance. While scientists might never say something is “100% true,” they can assert that it is extremely likely or that the evidence supports it beyond reasonable doubt. For instance, the theory of evolution by natural selection, while always open to further refinement, is supported by an overwhelming body of evidence, making it as close to certain as possible.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

High Confidence in Disproven Claims: On the other hand, science can state with almost complete certainty when something is false. For example, we can say with near absolute certainty that perpetual motion machines do not work, because they violate the well-established laws of thermodynamics.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

Protecting the children from danger - The Danger of Claiming Absolute Certainty: Claiming absolute certainty in science can be dangerous, as it leads to dogma, rigidity, and the rejection of new evidence.

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Historical Lessons: History is filled with examples where absolute certainty led to scientific stagnation. For instance, the rigid adherence to Aristotelian physics in medieval Europe delayed the acceptance of more accurate models like those proposed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

Educating the innocent children to adopt scientific mindedness, ethic and ideology: By maintaining an openness to new evidence and avoiding claims of absolute certainty, science preserves its dynamism and adaptability, allowing for ongoing progress.

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Embracing Uncertainty: Far from being a weakness, science’s embrace of uncertainty is a strength. It allows scientists to explore possibilities, revise hypotheses, and continually improve the precision of their understanding without the constraints of dogmatic belief.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

The meaning of schooling in the new millennium - Science as a Path to Truth, Not Certainty : True science avoids claiming absolute certainty because it recognizes the limits of human knowledge and the provisional nature of understanding. Scientific theories are always open to revision in light of new evidence, ensuring that science remains a dynamic and evolving discipline. However, science is highly effective at identifying what is false, using rigorous methods of testing and falsification to rule out incorrect ideas with near-complete certainty.

This balance of humility in the face of complexity, combined with the ability to decisively refute falsehoods, is what makes science a powerful and reliable tool for understanding the world. It values evidence over belief, progress over finality, and truth-seeking over dogma.

Posted by StarOfTheBull > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

Must learn from Abang Jo.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

Yup, we have managed to convince Abang Jo to reject many jobless badly-trained (by our standard) teachers from peninsular recently. We Sarawakians want to chart our own path in education - coaching our young generation right from the very tender age

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

We need more teachers who are capable of teaching our students to value evidence, seek truth, and embrace progress,. Our schools must contribute to the creation of informed, capable Sarawakians who are equipped to tackle the challenges of the future. Failing to do so not only undermines individual potential but also risks societal stagnation and vulnerability to misinformation. Therefore, our schools must fulfill their legal and moral duty to shape the minds of the next generation for the betterment of all.