Continuing my last post, I would like to emphasize the importance of tolerating and even accepting opinions different from our own.
The common aim of scientific researchers is to contribute to knowledge about nature. Conclusions from scientific research may be imperfect or limited due to the constrained environmental conditions. These conclusions need to be further proved and finalized. Researchers need to absorb experience from other studies and optimize their own experimental process. One important part of a research article is the comparison with previous studies. Through comparisons, we can identify the weakness and strength of our studies, thus promoting the realization.
Most reserachers don’t build from scratch. We stand “on the shoulders of giants”. The knowledge sifted by wisdom of time finally becomes truth. At the mean time, messages from our peers are of great importance, especially those different from our own. We don’t rank winners or losers in scientific research. Even a failed study can provide lessons for us to learn from. Rejection to other opinions will prevent chances of making progress.
In short, value opinions different from our own.