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In Reply to: Re: Thanks. posted by john curl on January 14, 2004 at 15:24:52:
"but at least we are working to understand the mechanisms that make for better audio. We both have test equipment at our disposal and we use it, and we are well enough educated to understand sophisticated math. I think this is important. It is easy to criticize."John,
I don't recall ever reading someone criticize your design capabilities and accomplishments. In fact, I and many others frequently praise you as a designer. I even put my money where my mouth is.
What I find frustrating is the seeming unwillingness of many to remain open to questioning and constructive criticism, which is at the heart of the scientific method. I, and I believe others, also get very tired of the war-like mentality that seems to permeate many technical discussions on the audio boards. Many seem to act as if everyone has to be in either the naysayer camp or the yeasayer camp, and if someone from the opposing camp posts a comment that comment and the poster both have to be attacked simply because they are in the opposing camp. For me, that is silly, childish, counter-productive, and (above all) boring.
I can only speak for myself, but professionally I crave input, comment and critique from other lawyers, particularly before I submit something to the court (at which time it’s too late for changes). My goal is to turn out the best work product possible for my clients. I have always assumed that the goal of scientists and engineers is to get to the truth, and that peer review is an integral part of the process of getting to the truth.
Of course, formal peer review is not possible on an audio board. But, it seems to me that everyone should welcome questions, comments and suggestions about the claims they make and the tests they have run to support those claims. That is basic to the scientific method. I just don’t understand why reasonable discussions aimed at getting to the truth are the exception on audio boards and war is the norm.
BTW, I strongly disagree with your statement that it is easy to criticize. Constructive critique is a critical part of scientific investigation, and it takes time and thought to analyze the claims and assertions of another and come up with intelligent, insightful questions that help advance our collective body of knowledge.
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Follow Ups
- Re: Thanks. - Phil Tower 10:48:16 01/15/04 (2)
- Re: Thanks. - john curl 15:41:54 01/15/04 (1)
- Re: Thanks. - Phil Tower 03:00:32 01/16/04 (0)
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