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Pastimes : Ask John Galt...
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To: Vestor who wrote (552)10/4/1996 6:52:00 PM
From: John Galt   of 4006
 
Caveman, science is not knowledge. Science represents a community
of individuals engaged in the discovery of the natural world. A scientist is a 'truth seeker'. Like the poets and artists, the scientist is engaged in discovery, not invention. An individual, in order to participate, must accept certain basic principles in practice. That any theory posited must be valid (measurable) and reliable (tests are repeatable). He then is defined as a scientist.
These principals, incidentally, are founded on the philosophy premise that is rationalism.

It is the practice of science that makes knowledge possible. Scientists are self-correcting. They are interested in discovery.
You and your fellow cavebrains practice invention. You are not self-correcting. The holy word is unchanging. It is written in stone. Your task there is to see who can influence who the most.
BIG DEAL! GROW UP! BACK TO YOUR CAVE!



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