On the other hand though, his point still stands. Even einstein recognised that his theory was flawed, which is why he later revised it into the new theory of relativity. Even that was flawed and has since been worked on. Even to this day, we KNOW that the most tested theory ever is flawed, and we hope to one day replace it with a more accurate theory.
My point being that new research isnt better by nature of being new, its typically better by nature of hindsight. It can hopefully avoid the failings of past research.
On the other hand though, his point still stands. Even einstein recognised that his theory was flawed, which is why he later revised it into the new theory of relativity. Even that was flawed and has since been worked on. Even to this day, we KNOW that the most tested theory ever is flawed, and we hope to one day replace it with a more accurate theory.
My point being that new research isnt better by nature of being new, its typically better by nature of hindsight. It can hopefully avoid the failings of past research.