"The problem of demarcation, or what is and what is not science, has occupied philosophers for some time, and the most famous answer comes from philosopher of science Karl Popper, who proposed his theory of 'falsifiability' in 1963."
"According to Popper, an idea is scientific if it can conceivably be proven wrong. Although Popper's strict definition of science has had its uses over the years, it has also come in for its share of criticism."
"If a scientific theory is beyond our comprehension, it's unlikely we'll be able to see how it might be disproven. This creates a significant barrier for laypeople trying to evaluate scientific claims."
"Feynman emphasized the importance of scientific literacy, advocating for a model of thinking where skepticism and the ability to question claims are paramount for understanding science in everyday life."
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