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To: Dimensio

"There is no "proof" in science."
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Math is the plow horse of science and mathematical proofs are well known.


510 posted on 11/16/2005 5:02:38 AM PST by Stark_GOP
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To: Stark_GOP
Math is the plow horse of science and mathematical proofs are well known.

But math itself is not science. Scientific explanations are never "proven", even if the underlying math behind them is solid. It's entirely possible that the "proven" mathematical formulas within a scientific explanation, while on their own without flaw, are used with an incorrect assumption. Even if the math is right, when your assumptions are wrong your results are wrong. That's one of the chief criticisms of "probability" calculations regarding the origin of life.
541 posted on 11/16/2005 1:04:09 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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