Val comments on How to provide a simple example to the requirement of falsifiability in the scientific method to a novice audience? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Val 12 April 2016 01:05:06PM 0 points [-]

I agree, but I see a connection to falsifiability in that most people don't even try to falsify their theories in this game, even if it would be possible.

A much better example than the 2-4-6 game would be one where the most obvious hypothesis was unfalsifiable.

Comment author: ike 13 April 2016 01:13:02PM 1 point [-]

Quantum immortality?

Comment author: johnlawrenceaspden 14 April 2016 04:40:55PM 0 points [-]

Continuity of Consciousness.

Are you the same person you were before you went to sleep last night? Were you created five minutes ago?