(December 12, 2013 at 3:31 am)I and I Wrote:(December 12, 2013 at 2:27 am)max-greece Wrote: Science is not about facts. Science is about explaining observations in a consistent way. As new observations come to light that contradict existing theories those are thrown out and newer, more all encompassing theories take their place.
If your question is as to how we know science is advancing then an easy indicator it to look around and see the products of science and whether they are improving or not.
I'd be surprised if you didn't see improvement, personally.
"Explaining observations" is determined by ones historical place in time, education therefore class, ideologies, religions, all which can and often do form what kinds of observations and questions are formed. Meaning that science is not based in anything tangible just like religion isn't.
The irony that you say this while you type on your IPad or smartphone or laptop, oblivious to the tangible results science and *actual* knowledge has produced. So proud and ignorant.
