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Bobmighty@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

• RGB3x3@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  The most annoying thing about all those arguments is the complete misunderstanding of what “theory” actually means.

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  • Feathercrown@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Any argument that centers on the phrase “scientific theory” instantly goes in the trash and should tell you all you need to know about the person making it

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  • InternetPerson@lemmings.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Sometimes a common error, as people just have a rather ordinary interpretation on the meaning of the word “theory” and sometimes it’s an intentional attempt of discrediting.

    Words can mean different things in different contexts. A scientific theory is not the same as the general or ordinary every-day meaning of “theory”.

    Classic example and mistake by followers of creationist religions: “evolution is just a theory”.

    Well, what if I told you, that, for example, our modern electronic means of communication are part of the wide field of “information theory”?

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