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Some inmates don’t understand the difference between “observation” and “proof”

This fundamental concept of scientific inquiry seems to be the root of ongoing argument between the objectivists and subjectivists. To the objectivist (and scientist), conclusions based on impressionable and emotional human perception and is not reliable. If someone makes a wild product, scientific or hearing claim that’s either new or too incredible to believe, independent VERIFICATION is required (blind listening test, scientific peer review, etc.).

On the hand the subjectivist considers human perception and emotion to be infallible, so observation is the SAME as proof. If someone simply THINKS they hear a system improvement with a tiny jar of stones sitting on the floor – that means the incredible product must work and yet another amazing scientific invention from the amazing vendor.

Fortunately for at least 600 years now scientists have understood this fundamental distinction. That’s why we use antibiotics instead of drinking lead, no longer blame invisible evil demons for mental disorders and have such great sounding audio systems today!

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