Nerdy Science Blog

Monkeys are not our ancestors. We don’t eat them doesn’t mean they’re human.

I think this is funny and very true.

The theoretical scientific method is: Observe natural phenomena –> Formulate Hypothesis –> Test hypothesis via rigorous experiment (–> modify hypothesis) –> Establish Theory based on repeated validation of results.

But the fact is: Make up theory based on what Funding Agency Manager wants to be true –> Design minimum experiment that will suggest Theory is true (–> Modify Theory to fit data) –> Publich Paper: rename Theory a “Hypothesis” and pretend you used the Scientific Method –> Defend Theory despite all evidence to the contrary.

I stumbled this at PhD (Piled Higher and Deeper) Comic.