I thought of situations where this applies. There are more outre questions like consciousness, but I’m thinking why do whales beach themselves. There are theories but…
I worked in IT for 15 years. There are often non-overlapping theories to explain computer crashes. We often told users that it was sunspots or magic. (Most common things are user error and memory corruption though.)
One of the MAJOR basic problems is “definitions” – “Theory” has an entirely different meaning to the scientist than to the layperson and yet both groups bandy that term about with abandon…
Ida No 12 months ago
The ghosts of alien Jesus. I played with them in a band in Nebraska in the 60’s.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member 12 months ago
God of the gaps.
The Reader Premium Member 12 months ago
Jesus, those alien ghosts!
rmercer Premium Member 12 months ago
“It’s something I believe in and you don’t, which makes me smarter than you.”
ArtyD2 Premium Member 12 months ago
Wow, best toon ever
prrdh 12 months ago
Ah, yes, good old agent detection bias.
anarresa Premium Member 12 months ago
I’ve had this conversation!
syzygy47 12 months ago
I thought of situations where this applies. There are more outre questions like consciousness, but I’m thinking why do whales beach themselves. There are theories but…
willie_mctell 12 months ago
I worked in IT for 15 years. There are often non-overlapping theories to explain computer crashes. We often told users that it was sunspots or magic. (Most common things are user error and memory corruption though.)
wellis1947 Premium Member 12 months ago
One of the MAJOR basic problems is “definitions” – “Theory” has an entirely different meaning to the scientist than to the layperson and yet both groups bandy that term about with abandon…
Free Radical 12 months ago
Crucified jesus or baby jesus? It matters!
Buoy 12 months ago
Or just use the overarching, vague explanation of the Conspiracy Theory!
lopaka 12 months ago
And a UFO is always a flying saucer.