> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: Kevin Tarr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Verzonden: zondag 5 januari 2003 17:41 > Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Onderwerp: Re: A Problem For Conservatives
> >It's not the job of scientists to prove the Big Bang - it's their job > >to disprove it! > > I don't know why, but your statements look completely wrong. The statement is, in fact, correct -- at least according to what is taught in The Netherlands. Proper procedure is not to develop a theory and then try to prove it, but to develop a theory and then try and *disprove* it. That way you can prevent scientists from ignoring data that disproves their theory. Jeroen van Baardwijk LEGAL NOTICE: By replying to this message, you understand and accept that your replies (both on-list and off-list) may be published on-line and in any other form, and that I cannot and shall not be held responsible for any negative consequences (monetary and otherwise) this may have for you. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
