Niles Eldredge and Punctuated Equilibria (Page 3) AchillesSinatra: Because it's intellectually stimulating, I suppose. And I learned a lot about trilobites. zeffur: The purpose of science is supposed to be about defining what is true. We've had this discussion before. If it can't do that then it is irrelevant.. AchillesSinatra: "The purpose of science is supposed to be about defining what is true. " And you've been elected spokesman for all science? zeffur: No more than you have. But it's obvious that's what the point of science is--do you dispute that fact?? AchillesSinatra: "But it's obvious that's what the point of science is--do you dispute that fact??" It's not obvious to me, dude. Ask ten scientists what the aim of science is, and I daresay you'll get ten different answers. Go ask 'em zeffur: Those that define no truth are not doing their job. Those that define false premises to promote their beliefs are frauds. Your epileptic bunch appear to be the latter. AchillesSinatra: Epileptic was a George W thing. Perhaps he meant eclectic. And perhaps you voted for him. zeffur: Read the following article as it might help you to unscrew your confusion from it's corroded socket: https://www.quantamagazine.org/questioning-truth-reality-and-the-role-of-science-20180524/ AchillesSinatra: Dude, you're totally clueless. You are once again bloviating on topics you know Jack shit about. Go ask Pierre Duhem what the aim of science is. He will not say "truth". AchillesSinatra: Er, dude, I've read it from the horse's mouth. Wanna borrow my Gould and Eldredge collection? Might give you a break from Harry Potter. AchillesSinatra: Ever read Hempel? Ever read Carnap? Popper? Harry Potter? You're just an embarrassment, dude. AchillesSinatra: Ok, let me take a look..... while you catch up on your Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. zeffur: The philosophy of science without the practical truths of science is useless. Practical science without truths is useless also. zeffur: I wouldn't waste my time reading Harry Potter as it is just as useful as Eldredge and Punctuated Equilibria. | Science Chat Room 3 People Chatting Similar Conversations |