[im3w1l]

Ultimately the goal is to have a system that prevents mistakes as much as possible adapts and self-corrects when they do happen. Even with science we acknowledge that mistakes happen and people draw incorrect conclusions, but the goal is to make that a temporary state that is fixed as more information comes in.

I'm not claiming to have all the answers about how to achieve that, but I am fairly certain punishment is not a necessary part of it.