August 27, 2005
Death to common sense:
Online science think-tank Edge has a discussion about the role of common sense theories in explaining physics and cognitive science.
Science writer John Horgan bemoanes the fact that scientific theories have become so complex and fantastical that common sense has gone out of the window.
He cites various examples in the physical and 'mind sciences' which, he claims, demonstrates that theories are becoming useless and untestable.
In reply, Horgan's comments are met with a robust response, with psychologist Daniel Gilbert going as far as saying "such a silly trifle that it doesn't dignify serious response"!
Link to 'In Defense of Common Sense'.
