Unfalsifiable but favorable propositions invite baloney. For example, one might
want to believe in life after death, without being interested in evidence for
it. However, one shouldn’t validate the pretensions of mediums on such a belief.
The LeftOvers (TV
Series)
explores this
a bit. John pretends to be a medium, but actually has a hidden mic and earpiece
to Laurie, who then searches the internet for details on the person of interest.
Sure, the medium part is baloney, but it helps other characters in the show get
closure.
The LeftOvers (TV Series) explores this a bit. John pretends to be a medium, but actually has a hidden mic and earpiece to Laurie, who then searches the internet for details on the person of interest. Sure, the medium part is baloney, but it helps other characters in the show get closure.
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