The Magic Version of Falsificationism

[_Tal Bachman]

"I defy you to prove to me that something does not exist, which I believe exists, or did not happen, which I believe happened; and also, I will not be persuaded by arguments based on evidence or logic. Can't do it? I KNEW IT - I'M ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. Haha! Magic's enemies fail again!".

[_Roger Morrison]

"I defy you to prove to me that something does not exist, which I believe exists, or did not happen, which I believe happend; and also, I will not be persuaded by arguments based on evidence or logic. Can't do it? I KNEW IT - I'M ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. Haha! Magic's enemies fail again!".

He sceams hysterically, frothing, his eyes bulging, as they strap him kicking and flailing on the gurney... Roger

[_Imapiratewasher]

Wow, You are right dude, it is imposible to disprove anything, because we wouldn't be able to think it if it were not possible. However... I recieved the book in the post by DeBono the other day and I was reading it and quite interestingly, it was talking about (I wish I had it with me, I would quote). I forgot what I was saying. It was talking about religions and how they are created for the ultimate happiness. That we as Christians feel the need because we are provided with the idea of happiness at the end. We can create anything that will provide us with the means of security and comfort and to us whatever we create is real and logical to us. My problem is that my mind is so open, I cannot settle in any religion. I have read books on other religions and tried allsorts, and in the end it doesn't work because I don't accept it fully, I don't allow these idea's to become real in me. Oh I remembered. The book talked about... crud I forgot again.Dang I will write myself a postit and tell you later.

[_Mercury]

[_wenglund]

"I defy you to prove to me that something does not exist, which I believe exists, or did not happen, which I believe happened; and also, I will not be persuaded by arguments based on evidence or logic. Can't do it? I KNEW IT - I'M ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. Haha! Magic's enemies fail again!".

When you get through with your fit of banal laughter, could you please explain what reason do you suppose we have to care, let alone for wanting to disprove your belief even if we could? I ask because I can't think of a single reason for myself, nor can I see any apparent value in making the attempt?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[_rcrocket]

I'm curious, Merc -- have you ever read Sagan's Demon book? May I ask you some questions about it?

[_Tal Bachman]

Crocket - have you ever read it? Or did you just stop with Brother Buskirk's FARMS "review" of it?

[_Sethbag]

I'm curious, Merc -- have you ever read Sagan's Demon book? May I ask you some questions about it?

I read it, but it was a couple of years ago, and I don't have it at the moment because I lent it to a relative. I'm not sure I retain enough of it in my memory to take questions, but you could always try me and see.

[_TrashcanMan79]

I'm curious, Merc -- have you ever read Sagan's Demon book? May I ask you some questions about it?

I've read it, though it's been a few years. But it's sitting only a few feet from me, and I'd be happy to be given a reason to dust it off and jump into it again.

Shoot.

[_Coggins7]

"I defy you to prove to me that something does not exist, which I believe exists, or did not happen, which I believe happened; and also, I will not be persuaded by arguments based on evidence or logic. Can't do it? I KNEW IT - I'M ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. Haha! Magic's enemies fail again!".

I knew this was the best you could do Tal. I can't really say I expected anything more.