“cmu, the theory of evolution is full of unanswered questions and, to use a popular phrase, missing links”
Oh here we go – the God-of-the-gaps. You’ll be able to use that one until the skeleton of every vertebrate that ever lived has been dug up, identifed and classified right?
ie, you’ll be able to use that one till the end of time.
CMU – please – pick a scientist who has written a popular book, like Isack Asimov or Stephen Hawking, and read what they have to say about scientific method.
i actually think it is important that otherwise intelligent people grasp this concept.
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Denton, I need to ‘cut’ the beef because right now beef isn’t agreeing with my stomach, but I have to have the red meat.
snappy people who like meatballs but have stomach issues like gerd, and other things, often crush up rolaids or tums into the chop meat for the meatballs!! i dont think you will even taste it once cooked, but you gotta add a little more olive oil than normal or you might wind up with chalky meatballs probably
DCB- oh puhlease. Did you really have to fall back on the seamntic game playing to think you made a point?
First of all , take the word “theory.’ People like you take it to mean:
Here- read all the definitions of “theory” from these refernces and then try to relate them to real life. And what scientific method. Then maybe you’ll not only understand science, but your own lack of understanding as well.
Definition of THEORY
the·o·ry (th-r, thîr)
n. pl. the·o·ries
1. A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.
2. The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory.
3. A set of theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics.
4. Abstract reasoning; speculation: a decision based on experience rather than theory.
5. A belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment: staked out the house on the theory that criminals usually return to the scene of the crime.
6. An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.
[Late Latin theria, from Greek theri, from theros, spectator : probably the, a viewing + -oros, seeing (from horn, to see).]
snappy, how long does it take to make fresh sauce? do you need to make it in advance or you slow cook the sauce and pasta together?
“cmu, the theory of evolution is full of unanswered questions and, to use a popular phrase, missing links”
Oh here we go – the God-of-the-gaps. You’ll be able to use that one until the skeleton of every vertebrate that ever lived has been dug up, identifed and classified right?
ie, you’ll be able to use that one till the end of time.
Jester, Pathmark sells a big and inexpensive crudite platter complete with dip. Did you go to the party at Loki? Cobble and I had them there.
I like this:
Evolution is not just a theory, it’s triumphantly a theory!
Also: >A theory would explain how the mechanism of gravity works. There is no such theory at the present time.
Rot. There are several theories of gravity.
CMU – please – pick a scientist who has written a popular book, like Isack Asimov or Stephen Hawking, and read what they have to say about scientific method.
i actually think it is important that otherwise intelligent people grasp this concept.
Comedy!
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Denton, I need to ‘cut’ the beef because right now beef isn’t agreeing with my stomach, but I have to have the red meat.
snappy people who like meatballs but have stomach issues like gerd, and other things, often crush up rolaids or tums into the chop meat for the meatballs!! i dont think you will even taste it once cooked, but you gotta add a little more olive oil than normal or you might wind up with chalky meatballs probably
*rob*
another HC check, anyone else joining the boyz for lunch Fri Midtown for spicy chinese?
ditto, we have empty spot as Pete blowing us
DCB- oh puhlease. Did you really have to fall back on the seamntic game playing to think you made a point?
First of all , take the word “theory.’ People like you take it to mean:
Here- read all the definitions of “theory” from these refernces and then try to relate them to real life. And what scientific method. Then maybe you’ll not only understand science, but your own lack of understanding as well.
Definition of THEORY
the·o·ry (th-r, thîr)
n. pl. the·o·ries
1. A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.
2. The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory.
3. A set of theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics.
4. Abstract reasoning; speculation: a decision based on experience rather than theory.
5. A belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment: staked out the house on the theory that criminals usually return to the scene of the crime.
6. An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.
[Late Latin theria, from Greek theri, from theros, spectator : probably the, a viewing + -oros, seeing (from horn, to see).]
*The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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theory [ˈθɪərɪ]
n pl -ries
1. a system of rules, procedures, and assumptions used to produce a result
2. abstract knowledge or reasoning
3. a speculative or conjectural view or idea I have a theory about that
4. an ideal or hypothetical situation (esp in the phrase in theory)
5. a set of hypotheses related by logical or mathematical arguments to explain and predict a wide variety of connected phenomena in general terms the theory of relativity
6. a nontechnical name for hypothesis [1]
[from Late Latin theÅria, from Greek: a sight, from theÅrein to gaze upon]
*Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
theory (th-r, thîr)
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A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena. Most theories that are accepted by scientists have been repeatedly tested by experiments and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. See Note at hypothesis.
*The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.sm.