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Objectivity and co-constructive inquiry

I'm not sure if true objectivity exists in science. Every individual has a unique set of experiences, outlook, or culture that shapes the way he/she thinks and perceives the world. As a result, I think it is impossible to totally remove aspects of "self" from science. However, I don't think this is a problem. I think differences between people can actually contribute to science. Because each individual has a unique perspective and a unique way of thinking we can have different methods of solving the same problem. This in turn allows for co-constructive inquiry between scientists and most likely a deeper understanding of the topic in question.

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