Hi maestrOwen.
I don't have anything personal against scientists or science, I can dive right in alongside of 'em and enjoy it a lot of the times.


> > > I'm a very scientifically-minded person, so I feel compelled to clear this up:

In science, "a theory is a logically self-consistent model or framework for describing the behavior of a related set of natural or social phenomena."--from Wikipedia.

No offense but isn't there a better source than Wikipedia?

I believe you meant well in making your post, thinking that you were clearing up a misconception, but that's not the case. What I said was "A prime of example of what happens when scientists confuse theory with reality."

Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language (1996 Edition) Page 1967 - theory - 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact.

Or, we can use an abridged version, which states: theory - an offered opinion which may possibly, but not positively, be true.

Now, Wiki said that "theory" was a model. And the USGS report said they used a model. A model is not the real deal. Therefore, I stand by what I said, "A prime of example of what happens when scientists confuse theory (a model) with reality (the real deal, facts)."


> > > The thing about Burmese pythons taking over the southern US is scientifically hypothetical, not theoretical.

Ha! Ha! OK, you say it's "scientifically hypothetical" but I say it's hilariously pathetical.

Relax, I'm not attacking you. I've got no beef with ya. I just wanted to show you what I meant.

Have a good one!
HH
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