Is “Settled Science” Scientific?
Some people, including alleged champions of reason and science think that there is no such thing as settled science. Let’s bus that unscientific nonsense.
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The Role of Probability in Science.
In the latets article, we look at the proper role of probability in science and how modern physics has subverted this.
What is Physics?
In this article we discover what is physics and discuss its relationship with mathematics. Hint: What really matters in physics … is matter!
Are There Limits to Reason? Part One
This is a question I hear far too often. Here is the first part of my response where I explain that reason has no limits that need concern us. This will be part of a series addressing this issue.
Atheism or Antireligion?
In this article we go over why we do not describe ourselves as atheist but anti-religious.
Episode Sixteen – Optical Illusions, Proof of the Validity of the Senses
Today we are going to discuss the validity of the senses and how optical illusions prove that the senses are valid.
Episode Seven – The Philosophy of Bohr
A discussion of the philosophy of Niels Bohr and some of its influences, such as pragmatism. We will explore these by looking at some Bohr quotes.
Consensus Is NOT Proof!
To paraphrase what lots of people seem to believe about consensus equalling proof: “My theory is peer-reviewed! So it is true!” That is not proof that it is true. That is simply an appeal to authority. There are many things in peer-reviewed papers that are clearly not true, especially in physics today. Now, I think … Read more