God. Real. Right.

This article is not about scientists; it is about science. And it is not about whether or why scientists actually do or don’t tell the truth; it is about why it is impossible for science to tell the truth. There is no way even to broach this subject effectively in a single post–a fact discovered through many vain attempts. So instead, here is a very brief setting, and three very brief paragraphs leading to a very brief, albeit accurate, conclusion. Later posts can address each of the pieces at somewhat greater length, including the issues in parentheses at the end of each.
Setting: this opinion is not Luddite. Read the rest of this entry »