TonyChanYT
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Tim Keller said:
In science, while proofs are not typically used, scientific theories are supported by extensive evidence and logical reasoning, although they remain open to revision.
In law, a proof is a body of evidence that establishes the truth of a claim beyond a reasonable doubt or by a preponderance of evidence.
Outside these circles, people use the word 'proof' loosely. I'd avoid this kind of usage. Instead of a black-and-white proof, I assess the strength of an argument on a scale of 0 to 10 using subjective Bayesian probability.
Mathematicians and logicians have agreed on their definition of a formal proof.
In science, while proofs are not typically used, scientific theories are supported by extensive evidence and logical reasoning, although they remain open to revision.
In law, a proof is a body of evidence that establishes the truth of a claim beyond a reasonable doubt or by a preponderance of evidence.
Outside these circles, people use the word 'proof' loosely. I'd avoid this kind of usage. Instead of a black-and-white proof, I assess the strength of an argument on a scale of 0 to 10 using subjective Bayesian probability.
