Science, Data and Theories – Quote by Guy Consolmagno

„Science books go out of date. We throw the old one away when a newer one comes out, when we have new theories. But we don't throw away our old data; we merely interpret them differently. New theories try to account for old data (and new data) in new ways.“

Guy ConsolmagnoGuy Consolmagno on changing scientific theories and the reinterpretation of old and new data.
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Jesuit and chief astronomer at the Vatican, known for his research on the connection between science and religion.

Guy Consolmagno explains how new scientific theories reinterpret existing data rather than discarding it.


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Guy Consolmagno quote about science, data, and theories

Guy Consolmagno is an American Jesuit and astronomer who serves as the director of the Vatican Observatory. He is known for his efforts to bridge science and faith, especially in the fields of planetary science and extraterrestrial life.

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