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Meanwhile, the originator of a theory may have a very lonely time, especially if his colleagues find his views of nature unfamiliar, and difficult to appreciate.

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Moreover, in the experimental sciences, the scientific fraternity must test a new theory to destruction, if possible.

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Reason can be used only when looking critically back.

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The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain.

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Scientist

Born: September 29th, 1920

Died: April 10th, 1992

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