Understand Reality Through Science

Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Misunderstanding Science

"What we have in Hoffman’s essay is just a science-hater trying to argue that science isn’t the best way to approach solving environmental problems. Of course we need to take into account people’s emotions and subjective judgments, as well as subjective ethics (I believe all ethics is subjective, based on non-objective preferences); but what Hoffman offers is simply genuflecting toward religion and the Great Mysteries That We Can’t Fathom."

A reputable professor uses The God of the Gaps argument.

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AnonymousJune 11, 2016 at 7:51 AM
It is not a mystery ... that we don't know crappola.... but it is a lot more than a religious twat.
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Tom RaffertyJune 11, 2016 at 7:56 AM
Yes, it is troublesome when one reads something from a supposed educated person that reveals a profound lack of understanding of science. Thanks for the comment.
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