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title: Scientific Method
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It is an ancient idea to refine our understanding of the world with careful tests. The Enlightenment brought this useful skepticism to the forefront of many cultures worldwide, and our progress in understanding and manipulating our world has been incredible since.

I think of it as a culural form of [intellectual humility](https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/1/4/17989224/intellectual-humility-explained-psychology-replication)
