Quote Originally Posted by Papewaio View Post
Actually disproving theories is one of the key functions of science. People get paid and glory too for butchering the current scared cow in science.
That is what is supposed to happen, ideally. In practice, it never quite goes so smoothly. It usually has to wait until the beast is dead.
You had best be very careful who's cow you go after.
Politics and money had best be on your side.