Thread: OT: Evidence
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Old 12-21-2005, 09:52 PM
Vladimir Vassilevsky
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Jerry Avins wrote:

>>> Only theories that can generate testable predictions are properly
>>> subjects of science.

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>> How about string theory?

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> String theory is now in its infancy. People find it interesting and are
> exploring its ramifications. If none of that leads ultimately to a
> testable prediction, it will fade away.


Here is a paradox of Bertrand Russel:

"Nobody survives the nuclear war"

If this is a true statement then it is not possible to test it ))

VLV
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