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Unfortunately this theory falls under the category of 'Not even wrong.' Not because it is inaccurate, but because it proposes something which is untestable. Spe
by iandanforth 14y ago
Unfortunately this theory falls under the category of 'Not even wrong.' Not because it is inaccurate, but because it proposes something which is untestable. Specifically the assertion that the future is unpredictable. The only way to falsify that statement is to make an accurate prediction about X time in the future. This is then very difficult to replicate because there is no clear transition from 'making a prediction' to making the specific prediction you care about.
- lutusp 14y ago> Specifically the assertion that the future is unpredictable. The only way to falsify that statement is to make an accurate prediction about X time in the future. And even that wouldn't do as scientific evidence -- because one data point is insufficient for science, and also that a single chance guess might turn out to be right. > Unfortunately this theory falls under the category of 'Not even wrong.' Complete agreement.
- sixQuarks 14y agoTrue. I was using the term "theory" in the loosest sense. It's more of a philosophical guess.