King of the hill (no matter what)

Article Abstract:

The concept of human superiority can be taken to ridiculous heights by proponents, especially when arguing against the advances made in artificial intelligence or animal behavior. The concept may become a stumbling block for scientific progress, due to the insistence that humans should reign supreme.

Author: Schmidt, Stanley
Publisher: Dell Magazines
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1998
Social aspects, Technology, Cultural relativism

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Cold fusion conundrum

Article Abstract:

The scientific community's rejection of cold fusion as a phenomenom worth investigating underscores a basic flaw in modern research. Research projects that have excellent chances of success are less likely to lead to fundamental breakthroughs, but they are most likely to get funding.

Author: Schmidt, Stanley
Publisher: Dell Magazines
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1995
Standards, Research, Methods, Technological innovations, Scientific method, Cold fusion, Experimental design, Research design, Research ethics

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