"Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither understood the theory nor the problem which it was intended to solve."
- Karl Popper
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I have always loved Popper's idea that science is about falsifying rather than proving theories.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I've only just started reading "Unended Quest" and I find his perspective fascinating. His thoughts on the "immunization" of pet theories are quite applicable.
ReplyDeleteOh, God, we're so smart!
ReplyDeleteLOL - yes, when *will* the world discover our brilliant minds?
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