I find it quite interesting that despite much opposition to Snow’s theory, he continued to pursue the truth. The motivation that he had is quite refreshing, seeing as how many scientists got caught in the sea of popular conviction.

Snow’s behavior helps me understand why, throughout all of my science classes, we repeatedly are taught the scientific method. It is not merely to show you how to experiment, rather it is more to show you to doubt everything until you have considerable proof, and even then, to doubt it. After seeing how adamant Snow was about his theory, and after seeing how hard he worked to stick to it, I believe I have a new appreciation for the scientific method.

But, even though his background proved to help him become victorious, I still wonder why people were so against it. The scientific method’s roots were definitely well-accepted in the scientific communities. Why is it that they chose to doubt everything except miasma theory. As any firm believer of the scientific method would say, why didn’t they doubt their results?