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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Speaker

Lawrence Krauss

Evidence Quote

the only difference is in physics we can know we know our measurement error is generally better than you do in social sciences

Source

Charles Murray On Human Diversity | Basing Social Science on Scientific EvidenceThe Origins Podcast
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:26:01 AM

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