Modernism v. Postmodernism, Absolute v. Relative Truth

Jay313, MarkD the OP seemed like a wonderful gift. And @mitchellmckain , @christy, @T_aquaticus, @Randy , @rsewell, @glipsnort and @Vanengelen, maybe also @Paulm12:

It can’t really be over yet, can it? I’ve been at work and running a kid to tumbling, and this discussion is over before it really began?

Riffing on Jay’s OP and comments from mitchellmekain, Markd, Glipsnort, rsewell, t_aquaticus, and Vanengelen, I think, I hoped to hear more from scientists here about their understanding of postmodern critiques (not stereotyped but the real critiques of real PoMo) of science, scientific practice, etc, etc. I’m aware the critiques exist, but haven’t got a firm grip on them.
What are they?
Do they have any affect on your practices, thinking, etc? If so, how; if not why?
As scientists, what are YOUR critiques of a postmodern understanding of science, at least your area of practice?

jay313, and MarkD, maybe there’s hope for this thread?

P.S. @jammycakes I forgot to tag you here, too.

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