Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Truth

Where is truth to be found? It seems more often than not lately that
to find truth would be a hard endeavor for anyone to pursue. For
example take the "obvious" reality of global warming. We often, aimed
at always, here about global warming as if it is set in stone. The
question is, is that true and how can we really know?

There are still people on the other side of the issue and to hear
about that fact relies on people not accepting everything that the tv
tells them and presents as the final word.

Bias and prejudice along with pride and conformity can kill logical
conversation and thoughtful consideration. Scientists do the best they
can with what tools and knowledge they have, but media presentation of
that information often treats us to a view that doesn't show the
shortcomings of investigation.

No science is absolute and the misconceptions that this is a "law" are
problematic since after some time in effect they may no longer be
questioned and tested if another idea is presented.

Sometimes we need to remember that questioning something is the way
we have gotten as far as we have and to subject everyone to our views
would hamper that driving force.

Super Guy
(on the move)

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