Hello, On Fri, 24 Oct 2008, Kenneth Gonsalves wrote: > this is becoming OT, but 'scientific method' is a myth
On Fri, 24 Oct 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > We are a unique civilization, we should not look for validation > methods devised by the West. Just because a method called "Western"/"Indian" it does not become valid or invalid. The basic premise of the scientific method is that everyone/anyone can be skeptical about the results obtained and has the freedom to make their own choices. Authority figures need not apply. Even if Einstein believed in god or other superstitions, I have the choice not to. In that respect it is very similar to the philosophy of mukta software. Even if Linus Torvalds or Richard Stallman starts using Windows or MacOS, I have the choice to continue to use mukta software.[1] The so-called validation methods for proprietary software are bristling with "expert opinions" and "anecdotal experiences" --- they cannot be based on skepticism since people are not allowed to play with the source. Whether you like it or not astrology is very similar to proprietary software in its dependence on similar validation techniques. So if you want to follow astrology, I will say to you what I say to most Windows users --- if it works for you then go ahead and use it. All the same, IMNSHO Windows cannot claim to be Shared Source or something-almost-like-open-source. Similarly, astrology cannot claim to be science.[2] Kapil. [1] In fact Linus made such a choice when he used bitkeeper and numerous mukta software enthusiasts _did_not_ follow him! [2] Since Windows claims that GPL is a bad software model why do they want to be close to FLOSS? Since "Western" scientific validation methods are "wrong" according to astrologers why does astrology want to be called science? --
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