Physics differs from social science in that measurement error in physics is generally smaller and better understood, whereas in social science measurement error is substantial and often not adequately accounted for, though science fundamentally requires quantifying uncertainties rather than ignoring them.
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Lawrence KraussEvidence Quote
“the only difference is in physics we can know we know our measurement error is generally better than you do in social sciences”
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Charles Murray On Human Diversity | Basing Social Science on Scientific Evidence— The Origins PodcastCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:26:01 AM
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