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Physics Vs. Metaphysics: A Duck's Perspective

Physics Vs. Metaphysics: A Duck's Perspective
Physics: observable, measurable, follows clear rules. Metaphysics: *gestures vaguely at duck plushie* just vibes and contemplates existence. This is basically the entire philosophy of science curriculum condensed into four panels. The duck understands both equally well, which is to say, not at all.

The Uncomfortable Truth Bomb

The Uncomfortable Truth Bomb
Someone's whispering the hard truth at the party! Scientific integrity is like that lab sample you left uncontaminated—PRECIOUS! When funding sources or political agendas start dictating research outcomes, we've crossed from the sacred realm of empirical evidence into the murky swamp of confirmation bias. It's like trying to make gravity optional because it would boost trampoline sales! *adjusts safety goggles frantically* The scientific method demands independence or it's just expensive marketing with fancy graphs! Truth doesn't care about your quarterly earnings report!

Science Ruining Everything Since 1543

Science Ruining Everything Since 1543
The crushing reality of scientific method strikes again. First panel: emotional connection to nature. Second panel: spiritual belonging. Third panel: statistical analysis destroys everything. Fourth panel: existential crisis in a pink skirt. That's the problem with double-blind studies—they're particularly effective at blinding you to your own delusions. Nothing quite like realizing your profound spiritual experience can't beat random chance in a controlled experiment. The data doesn't care about your feelings, and neither does your lab supervisor.