Indeed. And we use absence of correlation to experimentally rule out scientific theories.
However, the importance of finding *causes* for things is overrated because there are many, many causes for things within our hyper-connected universe.
If I'm sick then how I got sick is usually irrelevant to how to get better e.g. fracturing my leg on the rugby pitch.
Indeed. And we use absence of correlation to experimentally rule out scientific theories.
ReplyDeleteHowever, the importance of finding *causes* for things is overrated because there are many, many causes for things within our hyper-connected universe.
If I'm sick then how I got sick is usually irrelevant to how to get better e.g. fracturing my leg on the rugby pitch.
Better is to solve problems!