Evan GoughBeing skeptical is a balancing act it doesn't mean being dismissive.
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Skepticism is a healthy way to explore ideas. It is critical to the development of new ideas in science, but it can also be used to dismiss bad ones. A balance must be found between being skeptical about something and being dismissive about it. As someone who believes in the power of skepticism, I believe that skepticism can be used to explore ideas in a way that is productive and critical.
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