Posted by Dinah on May 7, 2009, at 10:24:30
In reply to Re: Subject line change, posted by alexandra_k on May 6, 2009, at 23:55:03
Maybe it's not unlike science.
There are the facts, which we would likely both agree on.
Then there are all the things that we bring to bear when forming conclusions from the facts. Our prior experience, our expectations, our values, observation bias, etc. You see the facts as being evidence of your hypothesis. I see the facts as being evidence of my hypothesis. But in actuality the facts are just facts. They exist independent of our hypotheses, and my in fact be evidence of either or none of any of our hypotheses. Truth is ephemeral.
Did I get that right? My thoughts get wrapped in twirly swirly bundle when it comes to very abstract thought.
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