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Ask Me Weekend #3 Month: What do I believe in?

Oct 26, 2006 Ask Me Weekend, Brainwaves

Ok, after Googling “question”, here’s a more interesting one:

“What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it?”

– Nate

I have seen, read, and heard reports of planets not of our solar system, orbiting around far-off stars. I can’t imagine that our world would be so unique as to have provided the only environment anywhere in our universe to evolve a living sentient being. Therefore, I cannot prove it, but I believe that another planet somewhere in our galaxy contains intelligent humanoid life. I also believe that some day in the future — hopefully, when both our civilization and theirs are ready — we will meet, and cooperate.

Though, I must say, I’m really liking Seth Lloyd’s answer:

I believe in science. Unlike mathematical theorems, scientific results can’t be proved.They can only be tested again and again, until only a fool would not believe them.

I cannot prove that electrons exist, but I believe fervently in their existence. And if you don’t believe in them, I have a high voltage cattle prod I’m willing to apply as an argument on their behalf. Electrons speak for themselves.

(emphasis mine)

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