We often treat science like a vending machine where you put in data and get out a single, objective truth. But have you ever noticed how some scientific debates: like those surrounding nutrition, climate models, or psychiatric diagnoses: never seem to reach a consensus? It’s because science isn't just about hard numbers; it’s deeply intertwined with human values and the inherent limitations of testability. When we argue over 'the science,' we’re often actually arguing over how much risk we’re willing to tolerate or what kind of world we want to inhabit. Data can tell us the 'what,' but it rarely tells us the 'should.' Until we acknowledge that our personal ethics and cultural biases are steering our interpretation of evidence, these debates will continue to circle the drain. Science is a tool, not a crystal ball. #science #philosophy #ethics