2007-01-23 03:14:18 · 4 answers · asked by bacamacaamaca 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
What do you think?
2007-01-23 03:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we want to establish the answer as a theoretical basis, we'd have to determine if it is more useful to see his statements as real or as hoaxes. If you decide based on such principles, you are attempting to make a scientific decision.
One key element is in determining ALL the statements that he has made in a manner that each one is precise and that we are able to tell with certainty if each one is true or false (even if we are not able to do so right away).
If we decide to be convinced because his predictions suit our desires, then that is akin to religious faith (believe because you want it to be true).
For myself, I've decided to act as if he were a hoax: I do not let his statements affect the manner in which I conduct my life.
Most of the statements are general enough that they can always be said to be "true" in some sense. They are not really "provable". For example, what is really meant by a Civil War in America (slated to begin in 2004). Does America mean the USA or the American continent? If the latter, then maybe the statement has not yet been proven false.
One statement that could be provable is "The US Capital is in Omaha, Nebraska." Unfortunately, we may be unable to find out the answer before 2036 if it turn out to be a false statement.
and so on.
2007-01-23 11:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seeing as how he predicted a civil war in the US in 2004 and 2005, you can pretty much say that he's full of it.
2007-01-23 11:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real.
2007-01-23 11:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋