Although objectivity is a hallmark of scientific inquiry, all scientists have their own subjective beliefs and biases surrounding the phenomena they study. Indeed, some scientists are motivated to do their work precisely because they hold passionate beliefs about these phenomena. Discuss whether this kind of passion is an asset or a liability to the scientist.

In addition, discuss how science can be an objective exercise even though the people who practice it demonstrate personal biases. What prevents a passionate scientist from cheating or distorting results in favor of his or her personal beliefs?