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Of the forums, only science tends to give a single answer.  That's because only science tends to have a single standard of judgement: based on accuracy of models (which is close to objective.)  All the other forums are tolerant of multiple, local standards because they are based on subjective human desires.  In order to well satisfy a multitude of different desires, many answers are needed or many compromises need to be made.  As desires change, so the results track them.
 
Of the forums, only science tends to give a single answer.  That's because only science tends to have a single standard of judgement: based on accuracy of models (which is close to objective.)  All the other forums are tolerant of multiple, local standards because they are based on subjective human desires.  In order to well satisfy a multitude of different desires, many answers are needed or many compromises need to be made.  As desires change, so the results track them.
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