I have a relative who is getting his doctorate in Geology.
He has gone out to many archaeological sites as part of his studies.
I asked him once what would happen if they found something (fossil or artifact) that geologically didn't belong... something that the would challenge the present theories of chronological order.
He said they wouldn't find anything like that.
I asked again, but what if you did?
He said very slowly... We wouldn't find it. It would never have happened.
The implication is that, if you as a scientist (geology, anthropology, etc...) find something that inconveniently challenges the current belief system, you cannot have found it. If you insist, then kiss your academic career and credibility goodbye.
Best to pretend not to find anything.
I have a relative who is getting his doctorate in Geology.
He has gone out to many archaeological sites as part of his studies. I asked him once what would happen if they found something (fossil or artifact) that geologically didn't belong... something that the would challenge the present theories of chronological order.
He said they wouldn't find anything like that.
I asked again, but what if you did?
He said very slowly... We wouldn't find it. It would never have happened.
The implication is that, if you as a scientist (geology, anthropology, etc...) find something that inconveniently challenges the current belief system, you cannot have found it. If you insist, then kiss your academic career and credibility goodbye. Best to pretend not to find anything.