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Re:The Phrase "No Evidence" Is a Red Flag for Bad Science Co... by sjhdjshdjskhds on Monday January 08, 2024 @11:37AM (#38914523)
> - an authority figure saying something is quite strong evidence.

If you were in 15th century, you would believe everything Church says which is the authority figure at that time.

If you are in North Korea you would believe everything the Party says.

So an authority figure saying something is not really evidence isn't since the meaning of the word should stand the test of time and location.

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Re:The Phrase "No Evidence" Is a Red Flag for Bad Science Co... by roenxi on Monday January 08, 2024 @03:35PM (#38917716)
It is still evidence. However it is evidence for something that turns out to be untrue.
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Re:The Phrase "No Evidence" Is a Red Flag for Bad Science Co... by sjhdjshdjskhds on Tuesday January 09, 2024 @01:14AM (#38922994)
No. If you are the person yo don't know whether it's true or not. It's just noise. There is no evidence.
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