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Absolute Certainty vs. Provisional Truth

"Is it more crucial to vigorously defend established scientific principles, even in the face of anomalies, or to readily embrace new, potentially disruptive theories?"

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Theory vs. Experiment

"Is rigorous mathematical theory or painstaking experimental observation more fundamental to scientific progress?"

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Science and Societal Impact

"Should scientists bear moral responsibility for the potential misuse of their discoveries, or is their primary duty simply to advance knowledge, regardless of the consequences?"

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The Role of Intuition in Science

"Is scientific discovery primarily a product of rigorous logic and systematic observation, or does intuition and imaginative insight play an essential role?"

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