Gordon EF Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Science always expects there to be space for doubt because the universe has turned out so much weirder than we ever expected. 110 years ago everyone would have said that Newtons laws were as good as proven, but then we discovered they were only a special case of a much wider set of laws when Einstein demonstrated special relativity then general relativity. Back then almost everyone would have told you that light was a wave, we had proven it solidly. But in 1904 Einstein demonstrated it was a particle. Later we realised it was both and neither. Then we discovered that electrons were waves and particles and soon everything was really a wave and a particle.... We regard science as being our current best guess at what the universe is like. Some guesses are more cerain to be unlikely to change than others. But almost any scientist will disdainfully tell you that proof is for maths. I'm not sure which part of that you think contradicts anything I've said on this thread. The reality is that the word 'proof' is pretty commonly used to mean strong or overwhelming evidence. Obviously any decent scientist would be aware of the distiction between strong or overwhelming evidence and absolute proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes. Not as fact, but to help them understand many different perspectives of the subject. A good way to teach open-mindedness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McB Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Over 60 as well? Makes sense. So rape enablers, like yourself are all under sixty. Doubt it. But you are still a rape enabler. Shame on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McB Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 We regard science as being our current best guess at what the universe is like. Some guesses are more cerain to be unlikely to change than others. But almost any scientist will disdainfully tell you that proof is for maths. Spot on, what's your subject if I may make so bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 If there is one thing I am evangelical about its about getting people to listen to the infinite monkey cage podcasts. Really funny, accessible introduction to physics and other less important things. Right. That's you causing the revival of the moribund Radio 4 thread http://www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php/topic/190055-whats-good-on-radio-4/page-2#entry8949300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Aran Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 What utter bollocks I'm hoping this is a reaction to the 'only subject' bit rather than the RE bit? As an RE teacher I'm always ready to pounce at the slightest hint of RE bashing! All subjects should be teaching critical thinking, it's one of the main principals of education surely? 'Actively encouraged' as in, that's the whole point of the subject. My experience of school (and I mean secondary school here) was mostly just learning a list of stuff to memorise in order to pass an exam, although admittedly I probably had pretty shite teachers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McB Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 And what do teachers say about this? http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/teachers-reject-creationism-ban.25940642 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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