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NosyNed

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Message 1 of 3 (476367)
07-23-2008 10:27 AM

410 error - Gone

This is a small letter discussing two opposing points of view:

1) Getting it right. The idea that we progress toward some "right" that is out there.

2) Getting it less wrong. The idea that we progress from where we have been.

The author suggests the latter is the correct view of science.

For discussion I think this is an "Is it Science" topic or maybe just coffee house.

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07-23-2008 11:41 PM

Reply to: Message 1 by NosyNed
07-23-2008 10:27 AM

Slow to promote because...

It seemed there should be something more in your message 1. Perhaps especially since you are an admin, I didn't want to pass a below standards opening message.

Upon further reflection, perhaps a position statement from you would have been a good thing. But not an essential thing.

Stand by for topic promotion.

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07-23-2008 11:42 PM

Thread copied to the Becoming Less Wrong thread in the Is It Science? forum, this copy of the thread has been closed.

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