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It Could Be Otherwise: Science in the Age of Uncertainty

An essay titled 'It Could Be Otherwise: Science in the Age of Uncertainty' argues that scientific knowledge, often presented as settled fact, could plausibly have turned out differently, and that acknowledging this contingency matters in an era marked by uncertainty. The piece is drawing attention among readers interested in how science handles doubt, alternative explanations, and the limits of current understanding.

Why now: Readers are engaging with a fresh essay challenging the idea that established scientific conclusions were inevitable.

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