dclayh comments on Frugality and working from finite data - Less Wrong

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Comment author: dclayh 03 September 2010 07:37:22PM 0 points [-]

Of course, we have no way to create new stars or galaxies of our own

Well, we do make simulations.

Comment author: Snowyowl 03 September 2010 09:11:59PM 0 points [-]

Simulations allow us to predict what will happen if theory X is true. We still need to find a corresponding real event to check whether the prediction agrees with the fact.

Comment author: dclayh 03 September 2010 09:44:30PM 0 points [-]

I agree, I was just pointing out the flaw in your wording.

Comment author: Snowyowl 03 September 2010 10:44:42PM 0 points [-]

Oh. Thanks.