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Additionally, "our models and theories are representations and approximations of reality as we perceive it. That is not truth. The biggest giveaway is that scientific theories change with time. As we acquire new information or new data we have to update all of our beliefs. So how can it be the absolute truth if it is subject to change at a moment's notice"
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A better way to use quotes is:
type
[quote]quotes are easy[/quote] and it becomes:
quote:
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So here you could have done:
quote:
(Paul Sutter)
... our models and theories are representations and approximations of reality as we perceive it. That is not truth. The biggest giveaway is that scientific theories change with time. As we acquire new information or new data we have to update all of our beliefs. So how can it be the absolute truth if it is subject to change at a moment's notice"
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preferred link for your source would have the quote and where it came from so we can ensure it is a valid quote in both content and context.
Now I note that "at a moments notice" is superfluous -- if it is
absolute truth it is not subject to change, by definition.
What we have in science, as others have said, is not "truth" but
tentative conclusions, conclusions that are our best known approximations of truth to date. Being approximations they are subject to refinement or replacement by a better approximation.
... It is my opinion that all content on this forum should be well thought out, and it should be your opinion too.
And I would add, supported by evidence and properly referenced material/articles/etc.
I will participate, but I won't be subjected to immediate responses, I still plan to respond to comments in my first topic. ...
We await. Take your time. One big question though: are you willing to learn? Or do you think you come here to teach?
Message 1If you measure something 20 times and say it's an inch, you're wrong. Your measurement will vary based on the precision of the equipment you used. ...
Not correct. If I measure it and say it is an inch give or take 1/16" as all those measurements show, then that is the most correct answer. The fact that those measurements can vary within those margins does not mean it is false and the answer is really 1 meter. This is what is meant by tentative conclusions and approximations of reality.
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