The scientific phenomenon is the demand of scientific methodology for repudiation or acclaim of a given situation. Like if I have a research project involving some natural product synthesis, I should survey its past research to determine the future potential of the research. If something doesn't make sense, one should ask a thousand questions to determine the validity of the research.
Similarly, humans have great potential, but in order to harvest it to the most; the human judgement should involve the momentum of its existence. Anyone who goes against the inertia or momentum of his/her movement is doomed. Thus, it applies to science, and to humans.
Now, I have to drive my younger buddy to his home, so good evening and cheers.