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The exchange also touches on the notion that if qualified individuals refuse to engage with or acknowledge certain evidence simply due to its unconventional nature, they risk stepping away from empirical science and veering into the realm of dismissal. The reference to "practicing witchcraft" serves as a metaphorical critique of what happens when scientific debate ceases to adhere to principles of inquiry and evidence-based evaluation.
It shows the vital role of open discourse and the inherent challenges of challenging established thought. In this situation, the response to Dr. Wood’s theories, whether in favor or against, underscores the foundational aspect of scientific inquiry—that all claims should be subjected to rigorous examination regardless of their origins or implications.