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Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:00 AM

The Big Idea: No more breakthroughs

We live in a period of explosive scientific progress. But admitting that science has limits may be our greatest achievement.
By John Horgan

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  • Thursday, November 10, 2005 08:07 AM

    Scientism, the most closeminded religion of all

    Science IS a dogma. The only proof you need is to read the other letters posted on this page. I defy anyone to find anything resembling an open mind in these letters. I don't know if science will ever stop producing more science; but a quick survey of the attitudes of the critics writing here makes it clear that science has a lot to learn.

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