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InTheEndEntropyWins t1_iwhhxqv wrote

Reply to comment by koloquial in Most cosmologists say dark matter must exist. So far, it’s nowhere to be found. Examining the philosophy of science behind two rival theories can explain why. by ADefiniteDescription

I still don't understand how thought experiments which contradict with reality can be more useful that thought experiments which line up with reality.

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koloquial t1_iwhj2yk wrote

If you can physically test something, there’s no need for the thought experiment. Google it, or I guess I can google it for you

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InTheEndEntropyWins t1_iwhjsi1 wrote

Isn't that the whole point. We should concentrate on ideas that line up with physical experiments. We don't need thought experiments on ideas that contradict results from physical experiments.

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