Science, however, is not just a matter of making mistakes, but of making mistakes in public. Making mistakes for all to see, in the hopes of getting the others to help with the corrections.

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“Science is not just about making mistakes, but also about making mistakes in public. Making mistakes for all to see, in the hopes of getting the others to help with the corrections.” -Carl Sagan

Source: Darwins Dangerous Idea: Evolution And The Meanings Of Life

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