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[aesmael]

    Let me show you it. The Alternative-Science Respectability Checklist.

    The short of it is, if you have a brilliant new theory and do not wish to be dismissed as a crank, please demonstrate that you understand what you are attempting to overthrow and the enormous weight of evidence backing it up.

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[aesmael.livejournal.com]

Sadly, this means they often miss out on crucial lessons like "Don't do that, it will just fly up in your face and hit you".