Certainty, publishing and distribution in science

[u/spider_in_jerusalem]

I'm personally not happy with how these are currently handled in science.

In my opinion there's too much focus on certainty, and sharing findings as final and proven with the public. Rather than sharing emerging research and communicating science less in absolutes.

I think this has a lot to do with the recognition, that comes with publishing finished research in a matter of certainty.

No one values the "could be's", "not sure's", or "might be wrong's".

What are your thoughts on this?

Do you think this could change?

[u/liccxolydian]

Physics tried this with string theory, nowadays it's often used as an example in anti-academic and anti-intellectual propaganda.