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I'm not talking about square wheels.
Not quite, but close.
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Terry was told it was absolutely impossible for him to recover by the greatest experts.
That may be, but there's still a fundamental difference between the organic processes by which the human body works and the plain ol' laws of physics by which man-made machines work.
That comparison is not valid.
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I have worked it to create some really cool things, most of which are off the bell shaped curve
...and none of which violates any physical laws. Your creations actually serve well to illustrate
my point: When you understand the theory, the principle, the science, you are free to look at existing implementations and practices and wonder and experiment with different ones to see if you can find a better way. If you don't understand the science (or choose to disregard it), then you're pretty much just pissing up a rope.
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the language you use is very harsh, very condemning, very arrogant
I'm sorry you feel that way, Sam. I guess I take a dim view of people who deny or disregard the basic physical laws by which our universe works in order to advance pet ideas. Fact is, if something works, then there's science behind it. If there's no science behind it, it doesn't work, no matter how earnest the claims made or how fervently the believers believe. I didn't get to vote on the rules governing how the universe works, I just have to live by 'em. So does everyone else.
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in general seems designed to put others down for not following your superior science
I think that's a rather extravagant accusation. Take a look at all the cars people on here own. They're not all cookie-cutter Daniel Stern specials, not by a long shot. And there is no "superior" science involved, just plain ol' regular science.
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The effect of that is to shut people up
Every time I log into the board, I see a bunch of new posts. If I'm shutting people up, I'm not doing a very good job of it.
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I will simply quit talking about things that are off your acceptability list.
I don't have an "acceptability list". But when people start advancing unscientific, faith-based ideas, I am going to point out the underlying problems. I'm genuinely sorry that makes you uncomfortable or offends you.
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