So you did move the goalposts in a discussion about the purpose of a PhD. And you feel sorry for me for spotting that?
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So you did move the goalposts in a discussion about the purpose of a PhD. And you feel sorry for me for spotting that?
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You mentioned that you had overseen a few PhD's. That put things in perspective for me, hence the comment. It would have seemed rude to say "That explains a few things......." before the rest of the post.
I quite agree its a Science v Faith debate with me and others on the Science side and you, david k, tigger and others on the faith side.
The difference between the two is the science has a much much better track record of getting it right.
It may surprise you to learn that you don't have to be an academic to supervise a PhD. There are such things as industrial supervisors as well. So sorry your shift of the discussion to a stereotypical ad hominen was a dud.
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Is that why science is constantly updated? If it got things right most of the time we would for example not run cars on fossil fuels.
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Yes I am aware of that. My stepdad has supervised a few. Doesn't negate the comment about academia rather widdens it to others with myopic viewpoints.
What? Such as to people like yourself and your stepdad?
Science is updated because it learns as it goes along. Faith has no need of learning, it believes what it believes come what may. I bet Harold Camping is still convinced he was right.
PS That second sentence must win Non-Sequitur of the Month.
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Angelfishsolo
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Why does it not follow that we wouldn't run cars on fossil fuels if science got things right. Using a finite resource to fuel anything shows a blinkered viewpoint.
You also need to look at new technology
This example is of advanced air bag technology being used for cyclists, and as it is in the collar of a jacket or coat would meet the desires of both camps, and also be suitable for everyone including pedestrians and motorists
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Sadly it appears from the illustration that when operated the system also rips the sleeves off your jacket and changes your sex!
This example is of advanced air bag technology being used for cyclists, and as it is in the collar of a jacket or coat would meet the desires of both camps, and also be suitable for everyone including pedestrians and motorists
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]View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVZ0qiA-jBY&feature=player_embedded[/media]
Sadly it appears from the illustration that when operated the system also rips the sleeves off your jacket and changes your sex!
Angelfishsolo
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That is a very interesting idea. Is it triggered by impact or angle? Wondering if (as it stands) it could work on a Technical MTB route?
Angelfishsolo
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You also need to look at new technology
Sadly it appears from the illustration that when operated the system also rips the sleeves off your jacket and changes your sex!
These must be a market in there somewhere - Think of all those people who want sex change operations. All they have to do is have a bike crash now
I saw that a while ago and if you study it its interesting that even with a dummy with no reflex reactions of putting its hands out and lifting its head, the head impacts are remarkably few and light.
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