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minus-squarewebghost0101@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1arrow-down1·2 months agoWhats the difference between expecting and predicting here? BH was theoretical at first. The new breakthrough was empirical evidence.
minus-squareTattorack@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 months agoDo not mix theory with hypothesis. A theory in science is a very big deal and needs a lot to be true in order to even reach theory status (which is why “string theory” isn’t a theory. More like “string idea”).
Whats the difference between expecting and predicting here?
BH was theoretical at first. The new breakthrough was empirical evidence.
Do not mix theory with hypothesis. A theory in science is a very big deal and needs a lot to be true in order to even reach theory status (which is why “string theory” isn’t a theory. More like “string idea”).