Re: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-25 Thread John Matturri
Well if you _really_ want things to be on topic, think of the Timo-type linear gamma theories in terms of the last paragraph quoted below. Myself, I try to stay away from these OT threads but sometimes the spirit is willing but the pedant is weak. John M. James Klebau wrote: Uh, what kind of

Re: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-24 Thread John Matturri
Clark Guy wrote: Science is the idea that soneone makes a claim and others strive to independently verify the claim. Given the impossibility of confirmation (there is always an alternate explanation) attempts at disconfirmation are usually the way to go. But even once that is done, it is

Re: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-24 Thread James Klebau
Uh, what kind of scanners are you talking about? Is this a philosophy chat room? John Matturri wrote: Clark Guy wrote: Science is the idea that soneone makes a claim and others strive to independently verify the claim. Given the impossibility of confirmation (there is always an

Re[2]: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-24 Thread Guy Prince
James, It tends to get this way once a week or so. Especially on the weekends. It is truly amazing the diverse group that hangs out here. You bet. No beer for me tonight though, thanks anyway. Guy Friday, November 24, 2000, 7:43:26 PM, you wrote: JK Uh,

Re: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-11 Thread Arthur Entlich
Clark Guy wrote: Hi, Art! I wasn't going to get involved in this issue, but I vehemently disagree with your assertion that "Science is whatever the ruling scientist claim is true now. " Out of respect for both the list owner and other members, those silent as well as those whom

Re: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Arthur Entlich
Frank Paris wrote: As much as I like science and the scientific method, it is, when it comes down to it, just another religion, and I don't like science zealots (I'm not suggesting Roger is one, BTW). That is total bunk. Scientism may be a religion, but science isn't. Saying it

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Frank Paris
PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Arthur Entlich Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 3:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison Frank Paris wrote: As much as I like science and the scientific method, it is, when it comes down to it, just another religion

Re: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Jim Snyder
Arthur Entlich wrote: Frank Paris wrote: As much as I like science and the scientific method, it is, when it comes down to it, just another religion, and I don't like science zealots (I'm not suggesting Roger is one, BTW). That is total bunk. Scientism may be a religion, but

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Jeremy Nicholl
Frank Paris wrote: I'm sure everyone else is bored silly by our remarks. Yes. Jeremy Nicholl

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Austin Franklin
Jim Snyder; Chemist, Biologist, Photographer, Programmer, "Scientist" Phew, at least you don't claim to be an engineer ;-)

Re: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Jim Snyder
Austin Franklin wrote: Jim Snyder; Chemist, Biologist, Photographer, Programmer, "Scientist" Phew, at least you don't claim to be an engineer ;-) ...engineers apply science... Jim Snyder

Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-10 Thread Clark Guy
TECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 5:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison Frank Paris wrote: As much as I like science and the scientific method, it is, when it comes down to it, just another religion, and I don't like science zealots (I'm not sugg

RE: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison)

2000-11-10 Thread Frank Paris
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Clark Guy Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 8:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Science vs. religion (was RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison) Hi, Art! There are also many apparent

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Austin Franklin
Jim Snyder; Chemist, Biologist, Photographer, Programmer, "Scientist" Phew, at least you don't claim to be an engineer ;-) ..engineers apply science... Sometimes, but not always true. A lot of engineering has nothing to do with science, but having a good science (and math)

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-10 Thread Frank Paris
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Austin Franklin Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 6:53 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison A lot of engineering has nothing to do with science

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-08 Thread Austin Franklin
As much as I like science and the scientific method, it is, when it comes down to it, just another religion, and I don't like science zealots (I'm not suggesting Roger is one, BTW). I am not a science zealot, but I will take claim to being an engineering zealot...there is a difference, as

RE: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison

2000-11-08 Thread Frank Paris
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Arthur Entlich Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 5:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: filmscanners: Re: Print dpi comparison As much as I like science and the scientific method, it is, when