[MD] Bo's weak versus strong interpretation of quantum physiks

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On 20 Jul 2010 at 17:37, Krimel wrote:

[Platt]
Despite our many disagreements I like what you say here about reason and 
emotion, especially the part about emotions having no place in experimental 
studies. Perhaps you can further explain the difference as you see it
between 
"empirical and rational methods" and a offer bit more definition of "honest 
inquiry." 

[Krimel]
Rational methods would be things like logic and math, philosophy of science
and theoretical physics. Empirical methods typically would be experimental;
manipulation of variables to determine causality. But it can also include
observational studies like Jane Goodall or case methodologies, like Freud. A
honest inquiry is one in which questions are asked and answers sought from
the bottom up, not dictated from the top down or from outside the inquiry. 

[Platt]
I guess it's safe to assume that logic and math are integral parts of empirical 
methods, and that the underlying empirical methods are observations of 
measurable events by subjects (observers). I guess I can also assume that 
"honest inquiry" relies on empirical methods. Is all this about right or am I 
missing something?

Thanks