(August 18, 2016 at 2:49 pm)KevinM1 Wrote: Science doesn't just provide observations, but also the step by step methods of the experiment/study that resulted in those observations. Methodology is just as important as the observations. Comparing scientific observation to witness testimony is intellectually dishonest. They are not remotely the same thing. Anyone who actually paid attention in 5th grade science class would know that.
I agree, if I repeat the experiment for myself then I would have first hand knowledge of the results. A couple of questions though. If I don't get the same results, does that mean that the original claimants are lying, crazy or delusional? If I am unable to test it and see for myself, what then? I was asking rocketsurgeon for a kit so I could repeat the claims of evolution. It seems that he was unable to provide such.
Quote:Regarding eyewitness testimony, it's considered the weakest form of evidence because of human psychology. Not only are we prone to misremembering events and details, we also remember things that didn't actually happen (http://arstechnica.com/science/2015/01/p...committed/). That's why every prosecutor in America would much, much rather rely on physical forensic evidence in their cases.
Care to back up that claim about every prosecutor in America (I realize this is hyperbole but what are you basing this on?)
