[MD] Metaphysics

[markhsmit]

On Jan 15, 2010, at 11:33:49 AM, Krimel <Krimel at Krimel.com> wrote:
[Krimel on Dawkins]
I don't hear any of them arguing that people aren't entitled to hold
whatever beliefs they wish but when they start to manipulate the law of the
land to promote their ideology that it another story. Fundamentalism is
powerful force; a kind of terrorism and I appreciate the efforts of a
thoughtful few to speak out against it.

[Mark's observation]
I currently work in the field of biological sciences.  I would say the ideology
of science may manipulate the law.  Restrictions on smoking are based on
science.  The application of individual healthcare, such as fewer mammograms,
is manipulative and based on science.  Cap and trade is supposedly based
on science.  It may be difficult to see this because science is accepted as
truth.  Working in this field I see a different aspect of it.  I see a selection of
experiments and data to support a theory.  Much of this is done subconsciously
because we may be more attuned to that which supports one's beliefs.

I could go on, of course, on the ways in which science manipulates, but I'm
sure you are aware of these.  It is nothing nefarious (usually), but just the
result of a deep faith in science.

Mark