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An individual who screws up the term, "Theory"... / "Proof"?
fohfoh:
So am I correct in presuming this guy has his head screwed on backwards in his understanding of theories? I think he's totally screwing up the idea between scientific theory and scientific law.
@JoonasTo: Same here. I got used to dealing with religious fanatics and stupid atheists ("Lulz, believing in God is so stupid! I believe in Evidence!" Which totally doesn't fully make sense since there's no evidence for or against) . Then this guy came along and I was confused as to where to categorize him.
Any useful tidbits of clarification overall but not huge debates on the topics? Afaik, they're disallowed here, but any hints on which "trail" to follow when I'm not tired might help me try and steer this guy to reality if he so allows.
Also, the guy really reminds me of a conspiracy theorist.
JoonasTo:
Yes, a loco is a loco. Scientific laws are theories too btw.
I'm quessing you can't change his mind. He is a believer. Those rarely ever change.
But I'm quessing best way would be to make him explain why he believes. So you know what he gets and what not. Then either oound some sense into his skull or just note that he's hopeless and abandon the idea.
Enzedder:
I would say let him spew his crap and watch for the lols. His head is screwed. A "theory" is a speculation on what has or will happen. Experiments and practices are carried out to prove the theory. A "law" is a proven or widely accepted theory.
As far as I remember though the Theory of Evolution and the Theory of Creationism both claim evidence to support their claims however I don't think I have seem any specific reports that prove one right or the other wrong. One could say that Evolution is widely accepted as what happened however I think you will find just as many people who believe otherwise.
Therefore they are still theories and therefore he is an idiot to put it bluntly.
KoC:
You are crazy from lack of sleep but that still doesn't make you wrong.
If I was bored right now I'd write a friggin' essay on the definition of theory that you could shove down his throat so hard that he'd shit paper mâché sculptures for a month.
fohfoh:
--- Quote from: KoC on April 20, 2010, 08:18:22 AM ---You are crazy from lack of sleep but that still doesn't make you wrong.
If I was bored right now I'd write a friggin' essay on the definition of theory that you could shove down his throat so hard that he'd shit paper mâché sculptures for a month.
--- End quote ---
I lol'd.
I agree. Maybe I should just push him and see what explanations he comes up with. Get a few more laughs or just more angry (but funny) reactions from KOC.
Might want to add, he's really arguing with another individual. Except for the second quote. That was his response to me regarding the LHC comment.
JoonasTo: In that case, how does one define the thin line between scientific law and theory?
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