Scientists tend to be skeptical, but the weakness of the community of science is that it tends to move into preformed establishment modes that say this is the only way of doing science, the only valid view.

Summary

This quote highlights the paradox of the scientific community. While scientists are generally skeptical and open-minded in pursuit of truth, there is a tendency for the community to adopt established methods and perspectives as the sole valid ones. This weakness arises from the human inclination to conform and create established ways of doing things, limiting the potential for new approaches and alternative viewpoints. It emphasizes the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive scientific environment that embraces innovation and challenges the status quo.

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