On theory and belief. Theories are containers of our beliefs, ideas, and sometimes desires. They are our vessels of understanding. There are levels and criteria for acceptance of theories. When a theory is believable it gets believed. When a theory fits with one's beliefs it gets believed. When a theory is believable and refutes another but undesired theory, it gets accepted. Others: When a new theory conflicts with an older and accepted one, it will not be accepted. When two theories collide, there results a conflict between the proponents. When power intervenes, it suspends the search for truth. When a theory recruits power, open investigation is suppressed. Included are theories of religions of various types, genetics, anthropology, disease, climate change, physics (M-Theory), astronomy, i.e. origins of almost anything. Many have fallen from favor including previous theories of matter, disease, astrology, polytheism, astronomy, alchemy, and more. On power.
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