B Does the Earth "really" revolve round the Sun?

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The discussion centers on the validity of scientific consensus regarding the Earth's orbit around the Sun, contrasting it with anti-science viewpoints. A specific individual is criticized for promoting anti-science beliefs, claiming that science is a lie. The thread emphasizes that there is no mystery in the scientific explanation, as one perspective is based on established facts while the other is not. The moderators clarify that the forum focuses on mainstream science and aims to educate rather than engage with anti-science rhetoric. Ultimately, the conversation reinforces the importance of adhering to scientifically supported views.
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Is science "objective" knowledge?
I think this question is important so posting it here. To cut a long story short there is a person in our country who is totally anti-science and anti-Western citilization. He says science is a big lie.

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What mystery? As far as I can tell, science says something, and someone anti-science says something else. One is wrong. Why is this a mystery?
 
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What mystery? As far as I can tell, science says something, and someone anti-science says something else. One is wrong. Why is this a mystery?
Is it true that "the sun going around Earth and the Earth going around the sun are just two observations. None is better than the other. "?
 
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