The whole [scientific] process resembles biological evolution. A problem is like an ecological niche, and a theory is like a gene or a species which is being tested for viability in that niche.

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As a scientist, you will encounter many challenges in your research. You must have the strength to overcome these challenges without flinching. You must have the strength to face criticism and remain true to yourself. You must have the strength to see your theory fail, but only to see it transform into something stronger.

Source: The Fabric Of Reality: The Science Of Parallel Universesand Its Implications

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1. The whole [scientific] process resembles biological evolution. A problem is like an ecological niche, and a theory is like a gene or a species which is being tested for viability in that niche.

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