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Science does not "prove anything". It just offers an explanation which can be falsified (can be described objectively, and makes predictions which, if refuted,

• inDigiNeous 12y ago
  That is sciences greatest strength, and at the same time greatest weakness. What happens when something cannot be proven with modern methods ? Then we choose not to believe in it at all. Say what you will about it only being a system of proof, people use it like it defines their world views, and thus it is similar to religions. It boxes people in thinking inside a world view that might have been created 100 years ago. But thank you for this explanation, it makes me understand more why people are so keen on defending these gained proofs and thus their world views also. Note that I am in no way saying that science does not work, but it can get in the way when dealing with things that have no way of being proven with scientific methods. I use science everyday and I am thankful for it existing, but it should not be the only source of information that is accepted mainstream.