If they are afraid of revision in the laboratory, truth will never be released except by accident.
In "The Proud Tower," Barbara W. Tuchman discusses the importance of open inquiry in scientific research. She emphasizes that fear of revising one's work in the laboratory can stifle the pursuit of truth. If scientists are hesitant to correct or alter their findings due to fear of criticism or uncertainty, they risk remaining in ignorance, and true understanding will only come about by chance, rather than through rigorous investigation.
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