Originally Posted By: benjammin
Even in science there is a certain amount of creative, subjective influence in order for new discoveries to even be considered.


Speculation is fine. It's impossible to go through life without guessing. But what you shouldn't do is make the leap from speculation to conclusion without the evidence to support it.

A scientist will often say "I think" or "This could be." But he/she cannot say "I know" until it is proven.