I winced when the debater raised his voice and angrily responded, “Scientists believe it, and that’s good enough for me.” Even a casual student of history knows scientists have often been wrong, and new theories emerge as we get new information.
Every leader should understand the nature of scientific inquiry, because it underlies many beliefs being transferred to others (through education or indoctrination), and significant political and economic decisions.
The process of science is to ask questions and seek answers in a particular, constrained way: [Read more…] about Why Leaders Must Appreciate Scientific Inquiry
