>On Nov 10, 3:13�am, Bob Casanova <nos...@buzz.off> wrote:
>> On Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:31:31 -0800 (PST), the following
>> appeared in sci.skeptic, posted by Graham Cooper
>> <
grahamcoop...@gmail.com>:
>>
>> >> >
http://www.chatzombie.com/BUDDHA-CLOUD.gif
>>
>> >> >> Yep, exactly like that; we see things in clouds because
>> >> >> humans are hardwired to see patterns, even when the patterns
>> >> >> are vague or nonexistent.
>>
>> >> >> Nothing supernatural there.
>>
>> >> >Typical Skeptics non-scientific method.
>>
>> >> You have a weird idea regarding what constitutes the
>> >> scientific method; one of the most important concepts is the
>> >> avoidance of subjectivity
>> >I think there's a bit more process to it than that! �;o)
>>
>> Of course; the ability to repeat the process for a
>> disinterested audience is also crucial. You fail there, too,
>> since it rules out subjectivity. As you fail the requirement
>> to make testable predictions. And there's even more to the
>> process.
>>
>> But after you fail the test of objectivity, which you did,
>> that's all moot.
>>
>> It's a real bitch when a spurious accusation, such as the
>> one you made, turns around and bites you on the ass, isn't
>> it?