Controversies Study: Interpretive Flexibility and Closure Mechanisms

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This lecture delves into the study of controversies in scientific groups, focusing on interpretive flexibility and closure mechanisms. It explores how different theories are driven by professional interests and social groups, leading to competitions and rivalries. The instructor discusses the role of aesthetics, relationships, and professional investments in shaping scientific debates. By analyzing the divergent interests and social mechanisms involved, the lecture sheds light on the symmetrical treatment of controversies and the factors that lead to their closure.

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