Controversial BeliefsSome mugs still think the MMR injection gives children autism (it doesn't), while others are of the belief that we're ruled by billionaire lizard people. Tell us about views outside the mainstream which people go glassy eyed if you bang on about them (Your grandad's a racist - no need to tell us, thanks)
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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 25 Apr 2013, 12:06)
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The difference between knowledge and belief is only semantic.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 25 Apr 2013, 12:46,
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Are you anti-semantic then?(
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 25 Apr 2013, 12:49,
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Don't you repress me.(
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 25 Apr 2013, 12:54,
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I think there's a spectrum:Knowledge: subject to revision as new information comes in, without problem.
Belief: can be revised, but with difficulty and reluctance.
Faith: doesn't handle conflicting information well; extreme reluctance to change.
Blind Faith: violent resistance to change, even in the face or directly conflicting evidence.
Apple fanbois. "la la la I'm not listening"
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"Knowledge: subject to revision"Like I said - semantic.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 25 Apr 2013, 14:52,
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You can only know something ifa) you believe it to be true
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b) it is true (and demonstrably so).
Thus, knowledge can be increases, but not changed, whilst beliefs change all the time.
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monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?, Thu 25 Apr 2013, 15:12,
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The difference between hot and cold is semantic.As is the difference between light and dark.
In short: the difference between any words or concepts is semantic so your statement is pointless.
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