on the new scientific method

TL;DR: science is supposed to be the relentless pursuit of trying to prove yourself wrong. more and more these days, it ends up being the opposite. may as well evolve the scientific method itself so that it better reflects modern times.

 

the OLD scientific method

observe:
--make an observation or ask a question

do background research:
--review other similar experiments and their results 
    
hypothesize:
--develop what you believe is a possible explanation

test:
--conduct an experiment, get results
    
analyze:
--examine the results, and determine the degree it does or does not support your hypothesis

repeat:
--...with an emphasis on trying to find evidence to the contrary



the NEW scientific method

observe:
--make an observation or ask a question

do background research:
--what is the position of your political party on the issue?

hypothesize:
--adopt the position of your political party on the issue

test: 
A. seek out sources that support your predetermined opinion. social media is really good at this, because algorithms are carefully designed to show you a lot of what you already agree with

B. any info that disagrees, just toss out, because the source obviously cannot be trusted

C. if you find yourself with a hypothesis where 95% of evidence is against you, that’s just proof of some nefarious deep state liberal conspiracy scientific establishment big money grab for power, money, and your freedom. even more reason to stick to your guns and highlight the 5% loud and proud as The Truth That the Main Stream Media Won’t Show You. but by all means, don’t give up! YOU are the oppressed underdog, and the world is counting on you to spread the truth

analyze:
--no need. let’s face it, those who confirm your position are the only ones telling the truth and looking out for you, thank goodness. all other outlets are only there to confuse you—they are only trying to destroy america after all

repeat:
--...with an emphasis on trying to find evidence that backs you up
 

the new scientific method works best when you stay in your echo chamber. that's where you will find the most people agreeing with you.

also, the more you can find agreeable sources of information, and find more allies in your struggle, and find ways to just keep agreeing with yourself, the more confident you become. this is called “being an informed citizen”