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Re:How Much Science Is Fake? by bloated5048 on Monday October 21, 2024 @09:56AM (#41904197)
I agree. If we relied on anecdotal evidence more often we'd have resorts on Mars by now.
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Re:How Much Science Is Fake? by cynicalpeace on Monday October 21, 2024 @10:01AM (#41904264)
"Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize."

Assuming you're being sarcastic. I never said anecdotal evidence. And indeed all 3 (first principles, received wisdom, and personal experimentation) are helping get to space, arguably more than research papers

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