So many people would rather argue you with empirics than accept things and try to change them.... Why?

Answer 1

It is human nature.

Answer 2

em·pir·ic (m-pîrk) NOUN:

1. One who is guided by practical experience rather than precepts or theory.
2. An unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan.

First, which definition do you choose to use?

If the first, then I'd have to say, for some things empiricism is the only way to go. When I need a light switch changed I call an electrician, not an electrical engineer.

If the second, then nothing that that person does or says has any value.

As a trained mathematician (of little note) I appreciate a system built on theorems. HS Euclidean Geometry was and still is my favorite subject. I ALWAYS tried a different approach to solving proofs. My teacher, Mr Saxon, LOVED it. It showed that I knew what I was doing. (Thanks Harry.)

I'm going to assume that you meant the first definition, it seems to fit the question best, and makes for the best argument.

I'm also a student of human nature (they called me Mr. Spock [ST: TOS] in college, I find humans facinating). I've watched what works and what doesn't.

All theories must be tested in the real world. When you see that the theory isn't working, you must try something new. If you see that something works over and over again, it's time to come up with a new theory.

To ignore experience is like Ben Franklin's definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.

Answer 3

because i want to know if change is necessary.

look, if i just come screaming into your home and insist "aliens are coming to kill you!"... would you just take my word for it or would you look out the window for a second opinion? i want to know about reality, so i look at the world and draw my own conclusions. if i think you are saying something untrue, i'll try to find what it is you're looking at so i can reassess my own opinions. thats the "empirics" i guess you're questioning... but really, when you share an opinion with someone shouldn't you be able to offer something to back it up?

assertions are not enough. you must offer evidence and logic if you want people to agree with you. it is like showing your work when doing a math problem.