"Scientists have the option to subject claims of knowledge to checking and confirmation. Even very old and established claims are checked and sometimes revised or overturned. This procedure and the ability to carry it out are what give scientific knowledge its verifiable aspect. But the motivations to carry out such checking are strictly human. They are affected by all sorts of non-noble incentives and considerations, such as whether the work will be published, whether it will bring fame and advance career, whether it will be accepted by others, and whether it will attract financial support or lead to financial gain. "Scientists are human too.
Kipling seemed to know Roosevelt was going to be president long before he became president or even vice president or governor of New York, suggesting the plan to install him as vice-president then assassinate McKinley was in place and not so secret well in advance. Article documents US military atrocities against Philippinos.
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