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[[File:Hierarchy of Sciences.png|alt=Hierarchy of Sciences|thumb|Figure 1. Hierarchy of Sciences]] | [[File:Hierarchy of Sciences.png|alt=Hierarchy of Sciences|thumb|Figure 1. Hierarchy of Sciences]] | ||
''' | '''If something is said to be ''science'' or ''news'' does not automatically make it fact. Data is the raw form of information, as [[Cognitive biases|we are not so smart]], we rely on those smarter than us to interpret the data and present us with digestible facts. This third party usually takes the form of knowledgeable experts working within [[Corporation|corporations]] to relay this information. However, the third party as it requires funds often biases the information.''' | ||
The sciences at the top of the hierarchy (see figure 1) such as physics are based on the mechanisms of the universe mathematics, the further down the hierarchy the more complex, multifaceted it becomes. | |||
For instance a mathematical proof of the Higgs Boson is provable by mathematics, whereas in social sciences because their are so many interlaced factors its more difficult to get to the absolute root casuse. | For instance a mathematical proof of the Higgs Boson is provable by mathematics, whereas in social sciences because their are so many interlaced factors its more difficult to get to the absolute root casuse. | ||
Revision as of 09:25, 27 May 2022
If something is said to be science or news does not automatically make it fact. Data is the raw form of information, as we are not so smart, we rely on those smarter than us to interpret the data and present us with digestible facts. This third party usually takes the form of knowledgeable experts working within corporations to relay this information. However, the third party as it requires funds often biases the information.
The sciences at the top of the hierarchy (see figure 1) such as physics are based on the mechanisms of the universe mathematics, the further down the hierarchy the more complex, multifaceted it becomes.
For instance a mathematical proof of the Higgs Boson is provable by mathematics, whereas in social sciences because their are so many interlaced factors its more difficult to get to the absolute root casuse.