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From the mathematical point of view, physics is about finding smallest set of axioms from which you can mathematically derive complete theory of universe's beha
by dfox 12y ago
From the mathematical point of view, physics is about finding smallest set of axioms from which you can mathematically derive complete theory of universe's behavior. Validity of such axioms is in turn validated by experiments (by testing whether results match theory derived from given axioms)
- dllthomas 12y agoIt is true that they will never be "proven", but that doesn't mean we can't build a tremendous confidence in them through experimentation. (Which is to say "I agree", but I wanted to put a slightly different spin on it.)