Intelligent Design the Future Three Types of Science, pt. 3: Fantasy Science
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Aug 2, 2024 Kirk Durston, a biophysicist, explores the intriguing world of science classification. He delves into the distinctions between experimental, inferential, and fantasy science. Durston critiques concepts like the multiverse, illustrating how they blur the lines between proven science and creative storytelling. He highlights the limitations of scientism in understanding life's origins and emphasizes the significant role of protein research in drug manufacturing, showcasing the need for rigorous evidence analysis.
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Science Categories
- Experimental science involves testable experiments with reproducible results.
- Inferential science uses observations and experiments to make inferences about untestable past events.
Multiverse Criticism
- Scientists Joseph Silk and George Ellis criticized the multiverse theory in Nature.
- They argued it threatens physics' integrity due to its untestability.
Fantasy Science vs. Inferential Science
- Fantasy science makes huge inferential leaps, rendering methods and results untestable.
- It differs from inferential science, where methods can be partially tested.