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A recurring theme is the nature and philosophy of science itself. The idea that science seeks definitive answers is challenged, emphasizing instead that science is fundamentally about asking questions—about falsifiability and provisional understanding. Theories like Newtonian physics or Einstein's relativity are valuable insofar as they can be tested and potentially disproven.
The conversation underscores that all scientific theories are ultimately temporary and subject to falsification. For example, Newton's laws, while highly effective for centuries, have been surpassed by Einstein's theories, which themselves may one day be superseded. This ongoing progression reflects science's core principle: it is a self-correcting process rooted in skepticism and inquiry, not dogma.