Pixel42
Schrödinger's cat
And a lot of things we do understand, though a depressing number of people seem to prefer to remain ignorant rather than make the effort to learn.
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And a lot of things we do understand, though a depressing number of people seem to prefer to remain ignorant rather than make the effort to learn.
Cosmic Yak
Philosopher
Indeed. Additionally, most of them also reject the scientific method, which, as we know, is the best means we have yet discovered for understanding the universe.
"Science can't explain x", in this context, means either "science has explained x, but I haven't bothered to check", or " I reject the scientific explanation of x, preferring (insert favoured woo version here)".
Axxman300
Philosopher
Okay, cool, but if science can't explain something then lay people certainly cannot explain. Lay people should know their intellectual limitations before condemning an explanation by a qualified science expert.
Little 10 Toes
Master Poster
Why do the spirits want me to drink Ovaltine?
arthwollipot
Limerick Purist
Of course there are. But if something can't be tested or measured, what basis do we have for suggesting that it exists?
We're getting into dragon in the garage territory again.
Nay_Sayer
I say nay!
Because that's how we learn about our reality. Science is the tool we use to examine and explain the various phenomena of our world, it isn't perfect but has yielded the most consistent, repeatable results.
It does not impede curiosity, but the "what if" attitude is why there is a thriving workforce of mediums some of which involve themselves in missing children cases.
I have no idea what you mean by 'Energy work'.
arthwollipot
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P.J. Denyer
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Pixel42
Schrödinger's cat
Taking the time to check whether what you think you've found out is true is even grander.