Proof is the concept that a perception can be true. In a sense a perception can be true, but proof assumes objectivity.
Proof is subjective because the only way you can 'prove' something is to perceive something as true. Perception of course, is subjective.
Proof is dependency because the followers of 'proof', such as scientists, are controlled by what they perceive.
Take this for instance. Let's say there are 2 groups of chimpanzees living on opposite sides of a river gorge. One group of chimpanzees believe that the water is dangerous because one of their members drowned in the river. The other group believes the water is safe to go into, because neither of them have drowned and they catch fish in their hands regularly.
So to one group of chimpanzees, it's been proven that the water is unsafe. To the other group, it's been proven to be a fun splash around for dinner.
2007-09-21
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