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Author Topic:   Chance moves in mysterious ways.
sinequanon
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Message 1 of 4 (441429)
12-17-2007 3:54 PM


Is randomness the God of Science?
I believe randomness is the God of Science in the sense that it is used to account for observable phenomena which science is unable to predict. "Randomness done it" is as rigorous as "God done it".
Scientists argue that existence of god is not scientifically verified because there are no repeatable laboratory experiments to support the claim.
Scientists also argue that existence of god is not scientifically falsifiable because god is, by definition, not testable. (My assumption here is that scientifically recordable properties do not apply to god, by definition).
Therefore existence of god is not a scientific proposition. It is neither verified nor falsifiable.
Many scientific theories, including Darwin's theory of evolution, depend on the existence of randomness.
Is the existence of randomness verified and falsifiable?
I believe the existence of randomness is neither verified nor falsifiable. Furthermore, I do not believe it is verifiable.
This thread is intended for the science section.
Edited by sinequanon, : My own opinions and target section added as requested by admin.

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Message 2 of 4 (441598)
12-18-2007 9:53 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by sinequanon
12-17-2007 3:54 PM


Welcome
Welcome to EvC, sinequanon. Usually, we prefer that new members get a feel for the place by contributing to other peoples topics before starting one of their own on the very first post, but I will consider your topic.
I want you to edit it and tell us what you think the answers to your questions are.
Additionally, do you want this to be a Science topic or a Faith/Belief topic?
Edit and let me know within 2-3 days. Thanks.

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    sinequanon
    Member (Idle past 2864 days)
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    Message 3 of 4 (441628)
    12-18-2007 11:35 AM
    Reply to: Message 2 by AdminPhat
    12-18-2007 9:53 AM


    Re: Welcome
    Thank you, AdminPhat. It did cross my mind that I was taking a small liberty as a newbie, but enthusiasm got the better of me. There will be a decent gap in future before I submit a proposal.

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    Message 4 of 4 (441737)
    12-18-2007 4:29 PM


    Thread copied to the Chance moves in mysterious ways. thread in the Is It Science? forum, this copy of the thread has been closed.

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