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Second law of thermodynamics - the entropy of an enclosed system will always increase; often mis-applied to claim that evolution isn't possible.
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Scientific theory - different to the common meaning of "I have a theory", a scientific theory is a model to help explain and predict the world that is backed up by validated evidence.
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Vaccine hysteria - A condition of paranoia over simple vaccines, brought on by distrust of medicine and unanswered questions over mysterious illnesses.
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Overview
Science is the body of knowledge gained from the application of the scientific method. It is the single most successful epistemological system for deriving knowledge that the human mind has created. At its core is the idea that the truth value of a hypothesis, theory, or concept is best determined by its ability to make falsifiable predictions that can be tested against an empirical reality. RationalWiki holds forth that dissemination of this body of knowledge and its application to problems and questions about the world is the best hope for creating a sustainable future for humanity.
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