Even a scientist is a human being. So it is natural for him, like others, to hate the things he cannot explain. It is a common illusion to believe that what we know today is all we ever can know. Nothing is more vulnerable than scientific theory, which is an ephemeral attempt to explain facts and not an everlasting truth in itself.
C.G. Jung emphasizes the humanity of scientists and acknowledges their emotional responses to unexplained phenomena. Like everyone else, scientists can exhibit frustration and dislike toward mysteries that elude their understanding. This introduces the idea that science is not infallible and that scientists, despite their rigorous methodologies, are still subject to human limitations.
Furthermore, Jung points out the misconception that current scientific knowledge is definitive and unchanging. He argues that scientific theories are inherently temporary and subject to revision or rejection as new information emerges. This highlights the dynamic nature of scientific inquiry, where theories are constantly tested and must adapt in light of new evidence, reaffirming the quest for deeper understanding rather than seeking absolute truths.
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