Unfortunately they are starting to exploit the biggest “weakness” in science. That theories are valid only because they have yet to be disproven. And that theories will change if new evidence is introduced to the contrary.

They are now basically saying “well since you can’t prove it, there’s a chance” which is fundamentally correct at its base but it’s in extremely bad faith.

They’re now basically forcing people to prove a negative, which is impossible as a means of forcing their views.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That theories are valid only because they have yet to be disproven.

No, scientific theories are valid because they are overwhelmingly supported by evidence.

While it is true that they can be changed or replaced by evidence that dos not fit the theory, they are not just speculation waiting to be disproven. The 'biggest weakness' you are describing is a complete misunderstanding of science.

Your last sentence is correct, but also contradicts your first paragraph.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

yes, when people colloquially say "theory" they usually mean "hypothesis".

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

The weakness of science is its vulnerability to sophistry and its demand for trusting evidence over what sounds right. The strength of science is that no other framework has ever come close to it in ability to draw practical conclusions about reality.