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nigelswift
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Edited Nov 13, 2010, 14:51
Re: Ley Lines
Nov 13, 2010, 14:49
I should clarify (for both you and myself!) that when I said
"Experience may "prove" something to the experiencer but that doesn't prove it to anyone else. That's why we invented scientific method"
.... that shouldn't be taken as suggesting scientific method ever proved anything or ever will. It merely supports or disproves hypotheses.

On that basis I'd like to re-cast your statement
"But scientific method, mon ami, only proves it to a greater number of people to read
"But scientific method, mon ami, only strengthens a hypothesis to a greater number of people
.... and agree with it!

Once scientific people are delivered from the unfair accusation of being prey to belief and proof and certainty it becomes very hard to find fault with their position!
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