Science is certainly used for propaganda so in that sense it is. I think you have to define the difference between science and scientism. Scientism is agenda funded science with pre-determined outcome meant to be used as a tool against others. We see this all the time. The science does not use the scientific method which starts with a hypothesis. Instead, it starts with the result and works its way backwards.
The challenge is the funding. We always need to look at who is paying for the funding and what the overall consensus is. If one goes against the politically correct sentiment, he or she not only wont get funded, job loss might ensue. There is no place for non-coonformity. Unfortunately, this goes against the very concept of a scientist. Arent scientists, by their very nature, non-conformists? They question every established norm. They are always looking to disprove what is readily accepted. That is what science is. It is the radicals who questioned the sun revolving around the earth.
This is a great conversation topic. I am following your blog to see what else you come up with.
so now you also use the word scientism??? thanks for reading my blog :)
I have to credit Mark Passio for that...he talked about that years ago as one of his pillars.
I never credited to myself for it and yes, Mark passio (a top fav of mine) has created that word I believe, that is how I heard it too for the 1st time
But it is the first time I was coming across that word on steemit (besides me using it)
At some point, it would be great if Mark joined this platform and brought his work here. I believe he is busy with his radio shows but it would be cool if he blogged on here.
... I personally wouldnt mind and even love this idea, but steemit readership might find it a little too challenging... I could be wrong