[UA] "I believes in Science!"

Andrew Andrew at Ducker.org.uk
Fri Jun 15 01:11:53 PDT 2001


Friday, June 15, 2001, 2:03:13 AM, Epoch wrote:

E> The fundamental axiom of science is "what is observed empirically serves
E> as a predictor for the future."  That's as unprovable as anything in
E> religion, and as much of a leap of faith.

Aah, but, as well as being an axiom, it's a testable theory as well.
Should it ever be proved wrong, Science can then abandon it, and
disband.

Andy D
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Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.


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