05-09-2016, 11:37 AM
(05-09-2016, 03:08 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Scientific theories are based upon facts. That's why they are theories, e.g. germ theory (disease is caused by germs, not evil spirits.) Not to be confused with the layman's use of theory as in something which isn't proven. That's literally the opposite of what a scientific theory is.
Right. With the theory of evolution, we came from apes...or fish...or something.
Many scientists have changed their minds about the big bang theory: http://www.livescience.com/49958-theory-no-big-bang.html
Sure, the theories are based on some facts, but there is a lot of guesswork and assuming involved. Similar to drafting.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
