> You missed the hard part of actually testing those predictions. No, I didn't. "Gathering data" includes "testing previous predictions." > Data science does

> You missed the hard part of actually testing those predictions. No, I didn't. "Gathering data" includes "testing previous predictions." > Data science does not bother testing, it just collects more and more data. You just gave yourself permission to disregard any evidence I present. That level of arrogance should terrify you, once you realize you have that blind spot. > The people at the soup kitchen I said "stocking." As in, paying for the building, the lights, and the food. > My suggestion to you, since you did say that you were here to perhaps learn from my experience, is to be a little more critical of your own understandings My suggestion to you, is to not call people "silly" when they disagree with your understandings, and disregard any evidence they present. > If someone told me that the way I think about X was silly The way you think about the improvements in wealth in the United States in the last twenty years is silly. Specifically, how it impacts the lives of the poor. I'd be glad to continue providing evidence, but I'm not convinced you'll be bothered to investigate it. > For someone whose been on BBSes for the last 20 years, I'd have thought you've have acquired the same thick skin that I have regarding intellectual discussions. When I see someone ignoring data, not responding to specific requests for clarification, and throwing insults... I have way less tolerance for the insults.