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Yeah, I know Lakatos. > We only care when someone comes up with an accurate prediction that would be otherwise surprising. Sure. But the problem is when predi
by mirimir 8y ago
Yeah, I know Lakatos.
> We only care when someone comes up with an accurate prediction that would be otherwise surprising.
Sure. But the problem is when predictions don't pan out, parameters just get tweaked. Or new perturbations are introduced. Theories just keep getting more and more complicated.
- nonbel 8y agoYes, that is called a "degenerating research programme". The theory lags the observations.