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Originally Posted by Yorick
Science is full of unproven extrapolated assumptions SpiritWarrior.
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Yes, as I mentioned, theories. Educated guesses. Logical assumptions adhering to previous patterns.
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Plus you've exalted scientists to be holy men, beyond the petty temptations of fame, recognition, funding, or jobs. Proving the point that somehow scientists are above us all.
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Have I? I haven't mentioned anything about them being beyond these things. I was referring to the ideal that is science, the majority of scientists (or perhaps the minority?). But no, I don't intend to say they're not human. Like everyone they are capable of succumbing to greed, and are also capable of a selfless generosity in the same token. There are scientists who want fame, and there are those who want the betterment of mankind. What's the problem?
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The fact is, have you studied the skeleton yourself?
No, all we get are the opinions from the scientists.
As i said, in the video, I didn't even get to see his tail. I wasn't told lemurs have opposable thumbs now. All I was fed in that video was hype about textbooks for the next 100 years, that this was the holy grail of archaelogy and then stuff about the thumb and fingernails etc.
I had to actively reject the POV being pushed. It wasn't a neutral description of the data - "we found these bones and here they are."
No, instead we got an INTENT shoved down our throats.
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Have I studied this skeleton? No. But what's your point? That this is all a conspiracy? Like I said, with science there is evidence to back it up...if you feel so strongly about it, seek out this skelly and make your mind up. Or take up archaelogy and debunk it. The point is, there is actually solid evidence to work with, and that is a major plus as the answers are there, if you want them.