Re: *DO* we share a civilization?

[Ronn Blankenship]

At 10:09 AM 7/28/01, Adam C. Lipscomb wrote:

>I'm not agreeing with the "50% or better reliability" definition of science,
>mind you, but the predictions of geologists and paleontologists can be
>measured.  For instance, a paleontologist can look at a fossil and say,
>"Hmm.  Based upon the bone structure, apparent age and accompanying fossils,
>I'd say that this is from a large sauropod, most likely an Apatosaurus.
>Additionally, the size of this bone would indicate that it was smaller than
>fully adult sized."  The results of further excavations will provide the
>answers.  I'm sure geologists can make similar predictions based upon rock
>fragments, landscape and the like.


e.g.:  "I predict you'll strike oil if you drill here."


--Ronn! :)

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