Science as a game: unfortunate choice of words?

John W. Burgeson (73531.1501@compuserve.com)
10 Jan 96 18:09:43 EST

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The downside of this terminology is all too obvious. >>

Umm. Don't know as I agree. The purpose of using the word "game" is
to make a point -- or maybe two points. One is the idea that
a set of rules apply -- the second is to point out that science findings are
not to be taken any more seriously than other findings in other disciplines.

Burgy

"Born with the gift of laughter, and a sense that the world was mad." Sabatine
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