I may be missing something here - the only difference between the two views of the structure you're mentioning are whether it's a theory/law or an observed relationship (blah - can't brain today. There's a proper word for this, I'm sure...). Aren't these are different parts of the same thing, but with different levels of reliability? Sure, theories are more elegant and harder to misuse than empirical models, but the empirical model is (in part) a stepping stone to developing the more elegant theory.
The other thing that sprang to mind is that I've found that always stating the restrictions to every statement just leads to me sounding like I'm not sure what I'm talking about. Or just takes too long. (I've mentioned I'm terrible in job interviews, right? "Yes, I can pick this up really quickly, as long as a meteor doesn't crash into the earth destroying thew entire structure of our civilisation. It might take me longer then..." *sigh*)
I hate absolute statements. I don't believe in the existance of perfection. That underpins every thought/belief I have on Life, the Universe and Everything.
I also have a headache and am tired, so sorry if I'm not making sense. :)
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Date: 2008-09-16 10:39 am (UTC)The other thing that sprang to mind is that I've found that always stating the restrictions to every statement just leads to me sounding like I'm not sure what I'm talking about. Or just takes too long. (I've mentioned I'm terrible in job interviews, right? "Yes, I can pick this up really quickly, as long as a meteor doesn't crash into the earth destroying thew entire structure of our civilisation. It might take me longer then..." *sigh*)
I hate absolute statements. I don't believe in the existance of perfection. That underpins every thought/belief I have on Life, the Universe and Everything.
I also have a headache and am tired, so sorry if I'm not making sense. :)