Niles Eldredge and Punctuated Equilibria (Page 4) AchillesSinatra: Let me get this straight: You have not read a single book on the philosophy of science.... and you're our guest lecturer? zeffur: It's pretty simple, you are either convinced that Eldredge's Punctuated Equilibria is true or it is not true. If you think it is true, you should be able to cogently define what you find convincing/persuasive about it--if not, then there is no point wasting time on another rubbish evolution theory. Everything else you've typed is just petty stupidity. (Edited by zeffur) AchillesSinatra: " It's pretty simple.... " For every complex issue, there's a simple answer. And it's almost certainly false. But hey, you're the expert. Will there be a Q&A at the end of your lecture, Professor? AchillesSinatra: You're the expert on the philosophy of science. After all, you've read nothing. This reminds of your aperçu about "false knowledge". Would you like to meet my proctologist? He knows his shit, too. zeffur: Given that you are on the hotseat to prove your position, I'd say the q&a depends on the drivel (which is most likely) or substance that you bring to light to support your position that PE is true or not. If you concede that it isn't true, then it's worthless from a scientific standpoint for humanity. Nothing left needs to be typed. AchillesSinatra: "Your forum is a joke & you are a buffoon." You'll be remembered for your polemical prowess. AchillesSinatra: Let me summarize Zeffur's insights: 1. Punctuated Equilibria is shite 2. I'm an idiot. Did I miss anything? AchillesSinatra: I still haven't received an answer to my inquiry about Zeffur's reading on Carnap, Hempel, Mach, Poincare, Duhem, and Bohr. And I can't imagine why zeffur: re: "theHating: Sounds like feelings got hurt " You wish. Colin's drivel isn't important in the slightest. He dwells in realm of false knowledge that confuses himself & causes him to forever learn & never understand truth. Science without truth is useless--much like this forum. Stay confused & deluded if you wish. (Edited by zeffur) AchillesSinatra: Zeffur, we all know you're good at insults and inanities. Just wish you had more to offer than "Hey, the theory is shite". zeffur: I already did. You're just to obtuse to understand it & realize the burden of prove isn't on me--it's on the person/people who have proposed the theory. When it isn't convincing/persuasive--it is a shite theory. Don't get it? I couldn't care less at this point. Be as dense as you want to be. (Edited by zeffur) | Science Chat Room 3 People Chatting Similar Conversations |