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Old 05-04-2013, 15:18   #5
GratefulCitizen
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What are the initial assumptions upon which the theory is built?

For example:
What are the initial conditions?
What is the specific time scale/ when does it "start"?
Do the laws of chemistry and physics operate continuously in a manner consistent with what we now understand them to be?

There is nothing wrong with having initial assumptions as every theory has to have a foundation.
They just need to be clearly identified.

Given the initial assumptions, logical conclusions can be drawn and tested against known evidence.
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