[UA] Re:Re[2]: [UA]

[Nick Wedig]

>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.

No, it can't be tested.  Because for any test at all to be valid requires accepting that what you're testing will be true in the future.  Which is to say, what you're trying to prove.  

And how could it be proven in general rather than in specific cases?

Mr. Teapot
believes nothing

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