Leo was a big fan of the podcast 'The Truth in Ten'. The host confidently explained complex topics in just a few minutes, making Leo feel smart and informed. The host often criticized mainstream science, suggesting it was slow and often wrong. This made Leo start to doubt what he learned in school.
His science teacher, Ms. Anya Sharma, presented a very different picture of science. She explained that the scientific method requires patience and lots of testing. "Good science isn't about finding easy answers," she said. "It's about finding evidence that can be tested by others." Leo found this idea less exciting than the podcast's bold claims.
The conflict became real when Ms. Sharma assigned a crystal-growing project. Leo followed the instructions, but his first attempt failed. The process was frustrating, and he felt his experiment was a waste of time. The podcast never talked about failure; it only offered success and certainty.
Leo complained to Ms. Sharma, telling her the podcast's ideas were better. Instead of getting angry, Ms. Sharma asked him a question. "Does the podcast host show you his failed experiments, or just his perfect results?" This question made Leo think. He realized that the hard work of science was what made the final answer trustworthy.