13-Apr-2012, 7:47 PM
Quote:Well, those theories still hold the potential to be overturned at any point in time, should contradictory evidence come to light...that's what I was really referring to.Right, I agree with you there. I was just clarifying the meaning of the word "theory" in science.
I think it's very important that more people understand that, since most people I talk to outside of science don't realize the difference between a scientific theory and an ordinary explanation about something.
Quote:What's your take on truth? Does it exist? Etc.Interesting question, but it seems... malformed/meaningless to me. I think a better question might be, can statements be shown to be true, in which I would answer, yes.
Maybe you meant something else?