The idea was falsifiable, so it qualified as science, even though it didn’t pan out. Unlike creationism, where any possible state of affairs can be explained as “goddidit” and hence is not falsifiable. If you don’t believe this, ask a creationist what sort of evidence would prove creationism to be wrong.
mr einstein wrote a little tome called “relativity for the common man”. at the end of the really heavy chapters (all of them) he added a disclaimer to the effect that, paraphrased is; “at this point children, we stare into the face of god”. check out lanza’s new book if you’re into big answers that create ever bigger questions.
KeepKeeper over 11 years ago
travel faster than light by surfing the light ways with light reflecting sails. In space it should be a cinch.
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
And so boy genius Oliver Wendell Jones was stifled in youth and grew up to be just another faceless Silicon Valley technician….
goprendek over 11 years ago
i have to put my starship in the shop. my warp drive got warped and now i just fly around in circles.
American1 over 11 years ago
I don’t know if i’d have confidence in a teacher who looks like a flood victim.
markjoseph125 over 11 years ago
The idea was falsifiable, so it qualified as science, even though it didn’t pan out. Unlike creationism, where any possible state of affairs can be explained as “goddidit” and hence is not falsifiable. If you don’t believe this, ask a creationist what sort of evidence would prove creationism to be wrong.
scottbruce over 11 years ago
This is the problem with public schools today.
thirdguy over 11 years ago
My porcupine loves raisins! His poop alone, could power the world!
Piksea Premium Member over 11 years ago
How about wheaties? Or maybe Total.
phoenixnyc over 11 years ago
Nope; H.L. Mencken said that.
David Bethke Premium Member over 11 years ago
I thought it was either Mark Twain or P.T. Barnum.
ColonelClaus over 11 years ago
Actually, It was first spoken by Huxley College President Quincy Adams Wagstaff.
jack fairbanks over 11 years ago
mr einstein wrote a little tome called “relativity for the common man”. at the end of the really heavy chapters (all of them) he added a disclaimer to the effect that, paraphrased is; “at this point children, we stare into the face of god”. check out lanza’s new book if you’re into big answers that create ever bigger questions.