Yes, science is self-correcting. It holds that knowledge is always provisional and tries to falsify findings to weed out error.
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On the point where we differ I meant that science or rather civilisations each create their own problems. Liberal democracy and the scientific paradigm has its problems. I suspect its problems will eventually destroy it, and another group of civilisations will replace it.
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Quite possibly. I wouldn't bother arguing to preserve it if I didn't think it was in danger.
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Well I suppose I'm interested in what endures from it
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It could be anything from Islam to socialism to pure capitalism. I don't favour a wait and see approach. I'll argue for liberal secular democracy.
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