Is Science Progressive or Conservative? by Mathieu Beau

Mathieu Beau explores the complex relationship between science, progress, and conservation, challenging the perception that science is inherently progressive. Through the examples of prominent scientists like Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr, it argues that scientific advancement often preserves foundational ideas while evolving, highlighting the complementarity between progress and conservation rather than a strict dichotomy. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/10/is-science-progressive-or-conservative/ About the Author: Mathieu Beau, PhD, is a research associate at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.