Physical science also came from trying to direct people away from “confused modes of thinking”. People used to think the earth was flat, that leeches cured you. Now social science is dealing with people who think black people are dumber and more violent than white people. Both equally important. Any findings of physical science is worthless if reserved to only benefit those in power. Furthering the racial, class, and gender divide

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