Popperian falsifiability

Popperian falsifiability is a principle in science suggesting that a theory is scientific only if it can be tested and potentially proven false. Instead of seeking proof that confirms a theory, scientists should design experiments that could show it to be wrong. If a theory withstands rigorous testing and no evidence contradicts it, it gains credibility. This approach helps distinguish scientific ideas from other beliefs or pseudoscience, emphasizing progress through critical testing rather than confirmation alone. In essence, falsifiability makes scientific claims open to challenge and improvement, fostering genuine scientific progress.