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To: Gottfried who wrote (252863)	6/15/2014 8:28:08 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540836

We may not be smart enough. But it would be really stupid to believe in something just because you're too stupid to prove or disprove it. The obvious choice is to refrain from deciding- and wait for proof. My position is- "I don't believe in it now, but if you can prove it scientifically, I'll believe in it later" I mean maybe we're not smart enough to prove fairies exist. How about unicorns? And I would argue you don't have to understand the science yourself. But if scientists find something, and can find it repeatably, over time, using controlled experiments- you can give those experiments some credence- but not ridiculous credulity. I happen to think that's always inappropriate.