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[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Depends on the individual definition of skepticism.

Some people say, "hmm, I'm skeptical", and then do nothing after. That's not science. That's denial.

Some people say, "hmm, I'm skeptical", and then go look into stuff about that thing to make sure that the data they find confirmation or denies the thing they're skeptical about. That's science (the very very very beginning).