I often have discussions with a friend over various conspiracy theories. He believes in many of the theories while I don't (though I find them very interesting). During our latest discussion (via email), he began with this statement: "Just because you can't verify something doesn't necessarily mean that it's not true." This is statement is, of course, true. However, often I think that this axiom is used to devalue the worth of proof.
Proof, after all, is the difference between knowledge and faith. We have no other method of confirming the veracity of a hypothesis. It should always be the aim to assemble and verify whatever proofs we can find. Dismissing proof makes all theories unfairly equal. All it takes is one visit to Above Top Secret to see where that leads.
Not all things can be true. Thankfully. Otherwise I would have to freak the hell out. And welcome my new Draconian overlords.
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