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Area of Science:

  • Metascience
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Scientific Practice

Background:

  • Science generates novel theories and results rapidly.
  • Simultaneously, significant issues in scientific practice lead to irreproducible and invalid reports.
  • This creates a perceived paradox in scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the paradox of rapid scientific progress alongside reproducibility challenges.
  • To argue that this paradox is an intrinsic and historical aspect of science.
  • To propose strategies for improving scientific practice without hindering progress.

Main Methods:

  • Review of challenges impacting scientific success.
  • Analysis of historical and current factors enabling scientific work.
  • Discussion of selective remedies for scientific practice.

Main Results:

  • The paradox is not new but a persistent feature of science.
  • Numerous challenges can impede scientific success.
  • Factors enabling science have evolved but remain crucial.
  • Selective application of remedies is necessary to avoid slowing progress.

Conclusions:

  • The apparent paradox is an inherent characteristic of the scientific process.
  • Improvements in scientific practice should be selective to maintain progress.
  • Communicating science must highlight both challenges and immense societal benefits.