Faith in Science

RuroumiKenshin

Edit: Humanity relies on the results of science.
The definition of science is...

The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena.

~from www.dictionary.com

So, does humanity rely on "the observation indentification, description, experimental investigation and theoretical explanation of phenomena"? I think not, but the results of it. But then, in the end, these results are functions of science.

Psyber freek

Obviously, we need rely on science to benefit ourselves, but we can't believe completely in science because thats not the sole reality. For example, consciousness exists but it can't be scientifically observed.

Kerrie

excellent point psyber freak...we know it's there, but can't physically sense it with our known 5 senses...

RuroumiKenshin

Currently, we can't "observe" it. There's been a fairly new discovery of biophotons. They're supposed to unite QM with consciousness, so to speak. Anyhow, biophotons could be the possible key to our understanding of consciousness, which could very well be a series of EM/electric currents. This will all be resolved through further study of biophotons.

Mentat

Alright, I'm glad that some of you are remembering the difference between faith in the potential of scientific discovery, and faith in the current level scientific knowledge.

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Psyber freek	Obviously, we need rely on science to benefit ourselves, but we can't believe completely in science because thats not the sole reality. For example, consciousness exists but it can't be scientifically observed.

Kerrie Recognitions: Gold Member Staff Emeritus	excellent point psyber freak...we know it's there, but can't physically sense it with our known 5 senses...

RuroumiKenshin	Currently, we can't "observe" it. There's been a fairly new discovery of biophotons. They're supposed to unite QM with consciousness, so to speak. Anyhow, biophotons could be the possible key to our understanding of consciousness, which could very well be a series of EM/electric currents. This will all be resolved through further study of biophotons.

Mentat	Alright, I'm glad that some of you are remembering the difference between faith in the potential of scientific discovery, and faith in the current level scientific knowledge.