1472 This idiocy came across as "trending." These idiots are saying: "My hypothesis is ______. Facts have proven my hypothesis to be incorrect. How do I change facts so my hypothesis is correct?" (media.patriots.win) posted 195 days ago by Hypnotoad24 195 days ago by Hypnotoad24 +1472 / -0 76 comments share 76 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (76) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 13 ▼ – thekindlyman555 13 points 195 days ago +13 / -0 Hypothesis: All swans are white. Eventually: Discover that black swans can exist. Scientists: Our hypothesis must have been incorrect, let's continue studying and ammend our model of how the world works. Democrats: Change definition of swan to exclude black swans so their hypothesis is correct The black swan thing comes from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKA4w2O61Xo (trust me it's relevant) permalink save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – agentndo 4 points 195 days ago +4 / -0 That video really demonstrates how assumptions can lead to fallacious cause/effects or faulty theories. Good critical thinking exercise, thanks for sharing. permalink parent save report block reply
Hypothesis: All swans are white.
Eventually: Discover that black swans can exist.
Scientists: Our hypothesis must have been incorrect, let's continue studying and ammend our model of how the world works.
Democrats: Change definition of swan to exclude black swans so their hypothesis is correct
The black swan thing comes from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKA4w2O61Xo (trust me it's relevant)
That video really demonstrates how assumptions can lead to fallacious cause/effects or faulty theories. Good critical thinking exercise, thanks for sharing.