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To: VadeRetro
This thread strongly reminds me of the great cackle, shriek, and jabber that arose on FR in early 2000...

I think what this argues is that all data and all theories are subject to revision. It seems to me that those who cling to any given scientific explanation as the last word on any matter are as guilty of this as anyone.

The data changed. In light of new evidence, it is appropriate to question models that were built on refuted evidence. Why is that hard for "science-oriented" people to see? Isn't that the essence of the scientific method?

From out here, committed proponents of evolution are every bit as blind to new ideas as committed creationists are.

78 posted on 08/22/2004 9:44:32 AM PDT by TN4Liberty (Bill Clinton is proof you to have to be poor to be white trash,)
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To: TN4Liberty
it is appropriate to question models that were built on refuted evidence

Where is the science? BTW, Newton sent over 100 to the gallows for faking.

81 posted on 08/22/2004 10:05:23 AM PDT by RightWhale (Withdraw from the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and establish property rights)
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To: TN4Liberty
The data changed. In light of new evidence, it is appropriate to question models that were built on refuted evidence. Why is that hard for "science-oriented" people to see? Isn't that the essence of the scientific method?

No models were questioned after Archaeoraptor except maybe the model of buying from Chinese fossil merchants. No more was appropriate. A tiny fraction of a percent of the data changed, and the Luddites on FR were shrieking (in delight) that all of science since 1859 had collapsed, a serious overstatement of the situation. Why is THAT hard to understand?

83 posted on 08/22/2004 10:26:28 AM PDT by VadeRetro
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