tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443579046890135037.post1695679097985478296..comments2023-05-19T05:16:11.906-04:00Comments on Think: Just Do It!: [PHI 3800] The Science of Fortune CookiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442978444189475572noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443579046890135037.post-89607592062968700372013-11-08T11:23:59.213-05:002013-11-08T11:23:59.213-05:00In my opinion, I think that for a theory to be a s...In my opinion, I think that for a theory to be a scientific theory, accurate prediction is a necessary characteristic. We cannot have a fallible scientific theory because science is suppose to make advances. Without making accurate prediction, the theory would not be useful because there is in no way that anyone can know what the outcome would be.<br />Regarding the question concerning the recipe for fortune cookie, I would not say that it is a scientific theory. Yes, accurate prediction is necessary but it is not the only condition for a theory to become a scientific theory. I think there are other criteria that must be met in order for a theory to be scientific.<br />The first, not so important reason, is that theory is never exact. They are inductively valid but not deductively meaning there will always be a leeway to make the theory more complete. This is the reason why science progress. If theories are exact, we would not have scientific progress. One might argue that the above recipe can also be rendered and be played around but according to the example, the recipe is exact.<br />The more important criteria is that scientific theories are meant to make novel predictions. For example: the electromagnetic theory not only give us remotes to control our machines but also radios and televisions. But whenever I put all the above ingredients, I will always get a fortune cookie but not a cake. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929307155532314054noreply@blogger.com