The scientific consensus is itself data. If you ignore that, you are ignoring a huge set of data.
@sjzara was actually evidence (or data) against continental drift - because that doesn't seem right? Or is it just that it makes sense for..
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@PhilosophyExp What I'm saying is scientific consensus is evidence for what is the most reasonable view to take at the time for non-experts. -
@PhilosophyExp So, even though continental drift was true, it would not have been reasonable for non-experts to say it was true (I think!) -
@sjzara justified to do so, if it happened they were referencing the correct, albeit incomplete, data is... an interesting question. -
@PhilosophyExp Yes - that's a good example of science getting things badly (even obviously) wrong too. -
@sjzara kin selection ideas? It's a beautiful description of how science should work, etc. -
@PhilosophyExp No I haven't. I guess I should do. -
@sjzara Definitely worth reading. It's in his autobiography (IIRC): http://bit.ly/1o13f9j -
@PhilosophyExp Thanks for the recommendation - 4 more replies
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