----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlotte Manly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 11:19 AM Subject: RE: promoting theory-building
> My own opinion: I do not think you can teach theory-building. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. I think you can. How? By taking any idea that has little or no merit and using every conceivable observation and fact to build its importance in the minds of the observers. Consider the following idea: Start with the primitive operational statements: God is my cat. The opposite of cat is dog. Dog spelled backwards is god, therefore my cat is god. Every single possibility for positive proof should be examined and negative evaluations dismissed early in the process. Have cats been worshiped in the past, yes, therefore cats are gods. Are they worshiped today, yes, therefore cats are gods. ect.... The moon follows the cat when he walks. Obviously the cat is the center of the universe. A college professor cleans a cat's litter box and supply it with a fireplace where it is worshiped. Clearly these are signs of godhood. In twelve dimensional space manifolds God projects itself into a observational probes - our cats which is a special one/many dichotomy. The data tentatively suggest that we are the humble servants of creatures who is likely to be one God. Therefore, we are God's special servants transmitting eternal truth. How that we have the theory that your cat is a God, you will be alert to seeing more examples of this truth in the future. Theories are useful for seeing predicted relationships. Just remember before you ask your cat for goodies remember they are not Santa Claus and have sharp claws. Ron --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
