I am a little surprised how much anti-Psychology sentiment there is on HN. I know it is typically viewed as a 'liberal' field, and perhaps has a harder time quantifying measurements.
It is more difficult to measure a human trait, than to measure a temperature.
I'm wondering what the options are? We can't just dismiss Psychology, cancel an entire field because it has difficulties. Why can't we study humans, what study of humans would take the place of Psychology?
I'd say all those pointing to the successes of 'hard' sciences, have it easier.
Isn't iterative improvement what all science is about?
It is more difficult to measure a human trait, than to measure a temperature.
I'm wondering what the options are? We can't just dismiss Psychology, cancel an entire field because it has difficulties. Why can't we study humans, what study of humans would take the place of Psychology?
I'd say all those pointing to the successes of 'hard' sciences, have it easier.
Isn't iterative improvement what all science is about?