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Posted on: March 24, 2006 9:07 AM, by Tara C. Smith
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Unlike mathematical theorems, scientific results can't be proved. They can only be tested again and again until only a fool would refuse to believe them.
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However ... there is certainly no shortage of people willing to fill that role.
Posted by: Dave S. | March 24, 2006 9:10 AM
Heh...you know it. Sadly, most science is pretty intuitive (ie, "common sense"), but inaccessible for the "masses." The larger problem is the steady supply of PT Barnums waiting to exploit them.
Posted by: montepellier | March 24, 2006 11:43 AM