The way I interpret this is that you seem to imply there is something wrong with people being adamant about the theories because "educated people" have done some tests.
You misinterpreted. What I'm pointing out is the educated people are approaching the matter with an open mind. Most scientists agree there is a discrepancy that warrants research. But they also know 'invisible matter' is reaching. So many scientists are looking for a better explanation.
I'm pointing out the cause of the phenomenon will more than likely turn out not to be Dark Matter.
The other problem I have with your attitude is that you make it sound like in science all it takes is some dumbass making some dumbass assertion and bam! we have a scientific theory. In order for something to become generally and tentatively accepted in the scientific community, it has to have been through hell and back. I still get the feeling you don't know just how rigorous the whole process is.
I wouldn't bother with science if I did not believe it has an opportunity to explain things. You have to remember where I'm posting at. I’ve been slammed, ignored and misinterpreted (not because what i said could not be identified in its context) but for the sake of one dogmatic position being argued over another.
My ultimate end is to discover truths. Science can only say truths are tentative, while recognizing some are reliably fact. I discriminate the validity of science by personal interpretations of how strong our understanding and perception is [in light of] the given science when making a determination of reliability.
There is, however, something wrong with us putting our trust in people who try to speak authoratively on subjects outside their expertise. An example would be a southern baptist preacher trying to disprove biological evolution by using a bunch of strawman arguments.
There is also something wrong with an evolutionist telling people there isn't a God because the fact that species evolve means there never could have been a design. That [Evolution of species] is potentially a design. When a scientists rules out God on the basis they are an expert in their field of science, how does that make them an expert on God? Of course attacking anyone’s core beliefs will cause peoples blood pressures to rise. Humanity at any age can be immature and say something retarded when angry.
As for 'dumbass' assertions: It does happen all the time. That is why scientist’s assumptions, assertions, and theories go through certain channels before it can be approved for research.
Going back to the topic of this thread, physicists have a very good reason to propose the existence of dark matter. Fritz Swicky, I think, was the first to make the argument. That was back in the 20s and the reasons for the existence of dark matter have not been disproven. So, you can imagine how sure they are that dark matter exists.
That's fine. I reserve the right to not be convinced until further notice.
Edited by tesla, : typing repairs.
keep your mind from this way of enquiry, for never will you show that not-being is
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