[metmom]

I do believe in absolutes and objective reality. I guess I should have added the sarcasm tag concerning that statement. I've had the *there are no absolutes* used on me often enough.
I think, however, that being truly objective is very difficult. Our point of view tends to color what we see way too much and there's always room for error because there's always some decision made that is just a matter of judgement. Our interpretation is often colored by how we feel, or what we're thinking of at the moment.

[Conservative Texan Mom]

(I think, however, that being truly objective is very difficult. Our point of view tends to color what we see way too much and there's always room for error because there's always some decision made that is just a matter of judgment. Our interpretation is often colored by how we feel, or what we're thinking of at the moment.)


I have thought about this concerning this new fossil. If we found it and put it with the other fossils from the fossil record, would we develop the theory of evolution, or something else to explain why they look the way they do.

[CarolinaGuitarman]

"I do believe in absolutes and objective reality."

I know you did. I wasn't trying to imply that YOU didn't believe in an objective reality, and I am sorry if it looked that way. I was pointing out that there was at least one who is more on your side who didn't believe in it. I was browsing through the posts and your statement about absolutes caught my eye.

"I think, however, that being truly objective is very difficult. Our point of view tends to color what we see way too much and there's always room for error because there's always some decision made that is just a matter of judgment."

I agree. While I believe there is an objective reality, knowing what it is is always fraught with problems. That is why I don't think we can know anything about the world with 100% certainty (though obviously with enough to make decisions with a very high degree of confidence... I'll bet the farm that the Sun will rise tomorrow.).