March 18, 2019 – William M. Briggs

On True And False Theories

What makes a theory true? Bad question, that. Conflates too easily why a theory is true with our knowledge whether a theory is true. Both are subjects of great interest,…

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Megafires can, and sometimes do, start with a single spark. Don't underestimate the power of Truth. Therefore, (continue to) wield…
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Well I for one appreciate your work. Thank you for all the time you put into this.
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Why does anyone put a message in a bottle, and toss it into the sea?
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I asked myself the same question as your viewer, Bill, when trying to engage online readers about the logical (and…
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Matt, you’re an inspiration to many of us who don’t possess your analytical skills. You’re capable of cutting through the…