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What is Science: Is Science about Observation or Falsification?
Critical Rationalism

What is Science: Is Science about Observation or Falsification?

Posted on September 28, 2020October 19, 2020 by Bruce Nielson

This is a historical post. I was not aware of Duhem Quine when I wrote this. The Beginning of Infinity had not even been published,…

What is Science: Is Science about Reductionism or Holism?
Critical Rationalism

What is Science: Is Science about Reductionism or Holism?

Posted on September 14, 2020November 1, 2020 by Bruce Nielson

This is a historical post. In my last post, I discussed Scientific Realism vs. Positivism. The conclusion I drew was that, while both are useful points…

The SUPERB Theories of Science
Critical Rationalism

The SUPERB Theories of Science

Posted on July 20, 2020October 19, 2020 by Bruce Nielson

This is a historical post. I wrote years ago while I was comparing Roger Penrose’s theories to Deutsch’s. Roger Penrose has an interesting categorization system…

Solving the Halting Problem Using Quantum Oracle Computers
Computation

Solving the Halting Problem Using Quantum Oracle Computers

Posted on June 1, 2020May 30, 2020 by Bruce Nielson

The following is an extended quote from Roger Penrose from Shadows of the Mind, p. 382-383: Though it indeed seems reasonable to rule out space-time…


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