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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

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5. If there is no evidence, then why post about in the first place?

Reply to mikelewis (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 10:55 PM

Feb 15

Back in the 19th century, one particular fad was "perpetual motion machines."

All of them failed.

Mostly due to physics, and exposing frauds.

The universe operates on the laws of physics. Period.

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Asymmetric Inertial Propulsion - AKA the Lewis Ratchet [View all] mikelewis Feb 15 OP

Question: Why are you posting all this stuff? Archae Feb 15 #1

Well... You should be skeptical. You're not supposed to be able to... mikelewis Feb 15 #2

The laws of physics are immutable. Archae Feb 15 #3

Sadly, there is no evidence that can prove this... mikelewis Feb 15 #4

If there is no evidence, then why post about in the first place? Archae Feb 15 #5

I'm failing to see your point... mikelewis Feb 15 #6

You can believe in Santa Claus and the easter Bunny if you want. Archae Feb 15 #8

Well... the problem is... you don't understand the evidence... mikelewis Feb 15 #9

I actually believe my system adheres to all the laws of physics and furthermore... mikelewis Feb 15 #7

I took the liberty of doing all the math for you... mikelewis Feb 16 #11

Also my posts on the Lewis Sieve... should induce a great deal of skepticism.. mikelewis Feb 15 #10