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Apparently, some of us consider what you said to be an "extraordinary claim" requiring evidence. You are essentially saying: "Prove 'the state of my knowledge'
by narrowrail 10y ago
Apparently, some of us consider what you said to be an "extraordinary claim" requiring evidence. You are essentially saying:
"Prove 'the state of my knowledge' is wrong."
The burden of proof lies with the original claim maker, not the respondent. This is not a bar room conversation from the 90s, we are literally on the internet; citing one's sources isn't too much to ask.
- nickff 10y agoWhat is your standard for evidence? Without knowing that, I cannot hope to give 'conclusive evidence'. Do you have a white-list, black-list, or other standard for sources? What type of evidence would satisfy your standards, and what are the minimum sample size, maximum p-value, and robustness with respect to alternate causes? Do you require some amount of replication, peer review, or publication?
- scott_s 10y agoNo one asked for "conclusive evidence" - although, of course, it would be nice. But it's reasonable to ask for the sources that informed your view.