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Do scientists increasingly doubt the truth of evolution?

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Do scientists increasingly doubt the truth of evolution? [ 16/April/21 ] No. I know of no scientists (as I accept the definition of scientist), who has any significant doubts about evolution. And that requires understanding the definition of scientist. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t bother with David Belinksi Devils delusion

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Vance Armors link to David Belinksi Devils delusion [ 10/Mar/21 In response to his own post “Science is glorified magic” Vance Armor linked to a video] I watched that video for 47 minutes, then gave it up. The guy possibly … Continue reading →

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Responsibility for discoveries

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Scientists accept no responsibility for what is done with their discoveries. Do scientists believe that science is more important than humanity? [ 7/Mar/21 ] Anil Mitra and Scott Currier both give reasonable answers, but the question is not accurate. Many … Continue reading →

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Science, Faith, Religion

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Foundations of Logic Science, faith and religion [ 23/Feb/21 Walter Kant posted in Foundations of LogicScience, faith and religion:There are at least 3 basic types of theological, religious, philosophical and scientific thinking (1.transcendent 2.transcendental 3.inductive) that can lead to the … Continue reading →

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Solving problems

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

STEM question- If you could use that math or/and science to solve a world problem, what problem would you solve? Describe the problem? How do u think math/or science could be used to address the problem? [ 10/Feb/21 ] If … Continue reading →

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A counter to one of Tom’s antivax posts

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 28/Jan/21 Tom posted against polio virus] The action of this virus is fairly well understood.http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/100yearspolio/pfds/hogle.pdf You are becoming a danger to those you love Tom. Wake UP ! [followed by …” If you look at your own health history, … Continue reading →

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Limits on research?

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

Should scientific research have any limitations placed on it? [ 12/1/21 ] As others have noted – what sort of limitations do you mean? If you are talking about limits required to manage identified or suspected risk associated with particular … Continue reading →

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Has the advance of science contributed to the advance of philosophy?

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 11/1/21 Foundations of Logic – Facebook page – Walter SmithHas the advance of science contributed to the advance of philosophy?] It seems to me that one can only make that assessment on an individual by individual basis – as … Continue reading →

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Quora – How do you predict the impact of geoengineering

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

How do you predict the impact of geoengineering in nature? [ 23/11/20 ] Learn as much as possible about complex systems, evolution, chemistry, quantum mechanics, Bayesian inference, physics, history, and psychology, and then be prepared to dance with eternal uncertainty; … Continue reading →

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Science

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 12/11/20 Bruno Stated “Science cannot prove any of it”… and Walter asked “Why can’t prove anything?”] Science only ever deals in probabilities, never “proof” in the classical sense. In science things are only ever proven to the “beyond reasonable … Continue reading →

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