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Quora – science and falsification

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Quora – Why is it important in science that we design and perform tests capable of falsifying a hypothesis? There are infinite classes of conjectures that cannot be disproven, and as such they are not useful in the sense of … Continue reading →

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Quora – research area to progress

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Quora – Which area of scientific research would you like to see progress? One stands out above all others – nano scale manipulation of matter. The mining and manufacture of material at the atomic scale. When we get that, then … Continue reading →

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Quora – one uniting topic

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Quora – What’s that one possible topic that could unite all the subjects, be it science and social science together for a greater meaning? The search for a single uniting topic demonstrates a failure to understand complexity. In complex systems … Continue reading →

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Quora – Climate change

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

Quora – We’re so focused on slowing climate change, but do we have any focus on adapting to it? Climate change has been a topic at three different meetings I have attended in the last 7 days, one at national … Continue reading →

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Quora – Study shows aging reversed

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

Quora – What do you think of this new study that scientists might be able to not only slow the process of aging but actually reverse? I’ll go a step beyond Aubrey. It was clear to me in 1974, as … Continue reading →

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Quora – Climate Change

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

Quora – Why isn’t climate change causing changes in behaviour The simple answer is, because reality is complex beyond our ability to comprehend in detail, and we look for simple answers we can manage. That applies to everyone, every level, … Continue reading →

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Quora – Aumann’s Agreement Theorem

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

Quora – What are some solid conclusions that could be reached when using Aumann’s agreement theorem to debate evolution versus creationism? None. Aumann’s theorem assumes that assumptions can be enumerated and argued in some real time. The reality seems to … Continue reading →

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