Dan-rather Quote by Laurie Nadel
““The fact that establishment scientists say something doesn’t exist doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. It only means that science has no effective way to measure it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, date unknown
Scientists may lack tools to detect certain phenomena, not that those phenomena don’t exist.
In simple terms: Lack of measurement ≠ nonexistence.
Improve measurement methods.
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- research funding
- technology development
- theoretical work
- policy decisions
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Questions to Reflect On
- What tools could reveal currently undetectable phenomena?
- How should science treat unmeasurable claims?
Measurement limits can lead to false conclusions.