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Theory exists independently from any necessity to verify it, per se. I don't think he's ever said anything like "this is a theory that can be used to predict th
by uoaei 6y ago
Theory exists independently from any necessity to verify it, per se. I don't think he's ever said anything like "this is a theory that can be used to predict the dynamics of material reality".
- 8bitsrule 6y agoHypotheses, conjectures, speculations (however baroque) exist independently. The question is: what is needed for them to become 'theories' in math or science. A basic test is comparison to agreed-on facts. Prediction is considered to be a strong test because it uncovers -new- facts. Else: what's the point?