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latinijral
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 Posted - 01/10/2005 : 20:55:21
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Some good examples we can share.
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Father of the new skepticism
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Dave W.
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latinijral
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 Posted - 01/10/2005 : 20:59:17 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave W.
Your hatred for James Randi?
Relax  ----stay on topic. |
Father of the new skepticism
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Dave W.
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Ricky
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Dude
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Posted - 01/10/2005 : 22:43:23 [Permalink]
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Ohhh! I have one!
Why anyone would call themselves "Father of the New Skepticism", and then refuse to respond to multiple requests to explain their self proclaimed title and provide evidence that demonstrates why they would be qualified to hold such a title.
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Ignorance is preferable to error; and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing, than he who believes what is wrong.
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"god :: the last refuge of a man with no answers and no argument." - G. Carlin
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filthy
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 03:17:51 [Permalink]
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Ok, I'll bite: Science cannot explain the nature of God(s).
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Plyss
Skeptic Friend
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 03:36:36 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by latinijral
Some good examples we can share.
Do you mean "Things science cannot explain, ever, period." or "Things science cannot explain yet" ?
'Cause if you mean the latter, i have plenty of suggestions from my own research :) |
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furshur
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 07:26:47 [Permalink]
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Science cannot explain the mechanism of gravitational attraction. We are great at measuring it's effects but at this point there are several different theories about the mechanism. Searches are being done for gravitational waves and gravitrons, etc. It is a very exciting investigation. No answers yet though.
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Valiant Dancer
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 08:53:51 [Permalink]
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Science cannot explain human philosophy.
Science cannot explain why women don't flock to verlch in terms that he can understand.
Science cannot explain theological constructs.
Science cannot explain why you feel it necessary to attack James Randi's integrity without evidence.
Science cannot explain the US tax code.
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Rubicon95
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 10:24:02 [Permalink]
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Science cannot explain anything. It is not sentient.
Science is the creation of human curiosity.
Science is a tool, a rational/logical process of discovery.
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Wendy
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 10:58:16 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Rubicon95
Science cannot explain anything. It is not sentient.
I was going to say that science does not explain, it describes - but you said it better, Rubicon95. Guess that wraps up this thread. 
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Dude
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 11:43:03 [Permalink]
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Science cannot explain the mechanism of gravitational attraction. We are great at measuring it's effects but at this point there are several different theories about the mechanism. Searches are being done for gravitational waves and gravitrons, etc. It is a very exciting investigation
Off topic... but I agree. Very exiting. The implications for discovering the mechanism involved are immense. World changing. Being able to detect something is often the first step in being able to replicate and control it.
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Ignorance is preferable to error; and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing, than he who believes what is wrong.
-- Thomas Jefferson
"god :: the last refuge of a man with no answers and no argument." - G. Carlin
Hope, n.
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Ricky
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Wendy
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 13:45:39 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Ricky
No, he is the father of new skepticism, not skepticism (whatever that is). Keep in mind he is also the son, the grandfather, the daughter, and the mother becaues I think he may be the only one in new skepticism.
I wonder if science can prove he is the "father of new skepticism". Anyone know of a paternity test for that sort of thing?
Care to submit any proof, latinijral?
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