In a pre-scientific world, these allegorical tales served a dual purpose.

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As revealed by scientific inquiry, what we call a mind (or a self, or a soul) is actually something that changes so much and is so uncertain that our pre-scientific language struggles to find meaning.

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This is not pre-scientific magical thinking.

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Having the National Academy of Sciences, which is a pre-eminent source of scientific research and review, sort through the extensive research that already exists, and identify what still needs to be done, will give us a better handle on how to address the rising aggressive behavior among our kids.

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Even if Larry Altman avoided residency, where papers are discussed even more, he would have had to learn how to read scientific papers as a pre-med and as a medical student.

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We recognize the scientific view that the increase in global average temperature above pre-industrial levels ought not to exceed 2 degrees C.

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