In Reply to: RE: That was May's usage, not mine. Me, I would have said "anomalies". nt posted by May Belt on May 31, 2007 at 02:01:37:
Correct... However, advancement of knowledge occurs along a continuum. It *is* a struggle, and it is a difficult one. It is done using tools that have been established over time. When new tools become available, they are scrutinized and subject to review. The results are verified or discarded. This is the process. You want to stuff the holes in scientific theory with "paradigm shifting" ideas? Fine! Pull as many rabbits out of hats as you'd like. But it's not SCIENCE! It's called SPECULATION! Yes, it can be fun to speculate, but don't expect to be taken seriously by people who have done all of the hard work.
>>For you, SF tech, to be actually asking that question in the first place means that you are not aware at all as to why so many scientists (including Rupert Sheldrake) are struggling to find answers for the anomalies they observe happening in Nature.<<
Nothing could be further from the truth. I have a keen interest in the advancement of knowledge. Your "anomalies" are nothing more than a lack of total understanding. You don't give up on science just because it doesn't answer every question RIGHT NOW! Like I said above, it occurs along a continuum. If you do not understand that, then you're not interested in science... only speculation.
BTW, your "cuckoo analogy" has no relevance. The "anomalies" in its behavior can be explained with generally accepted scientific theories... no "morphic resonance" is required. Quit looking for mysteries where there are none.
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- "ALL is NOT known and that is where the struggle is taking place " - SF tech 09:05:47 05/31/07 (14)
- RE: "ALL is NOT known and that is where the struggle is taking place " - May Belt 06:58:54 06/01/07 (1)
- The crux of the problem is this... - SF tech 10:51:32 06/01/07 (0)
- Quit being so bossy... - Wellfed 14:29:11 05/31/07 (11)
- Funny... my girlfriend says that to me all the time! - SF tech 14:58:40 05/31/07 (10)
- One piece of advice - kerr 09:47:41 06/01/07 (1)
- Point taken! :-o (nt) - SF tech 10:53:26 06/01/07 (0)
- RE: Funny... my girlfriend says that to me all the time! - Posy Rorer 08:13:22 06/01/07 (7)
- Thanks for the insight, knucklehead... - SF tech 10:11:46 06/01/07 (6)
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- In case you haven't noticed... - SF tech 13:28:31 06/02/07 (4)
- Well it's kind of hard to notice.... - Posy Rorer 20:10:34 06/02/07 (0)
- Bye. [nt] - Wellfed 15:45:35 06/02/07 (2)
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