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Peter R. writes:
I've never placed my hand into the yellow flames of a campfire but I KNOW with certainty what would happen if I did. You extrapolate based on the knowledge that you have, but you do not know. The distinction can be important in flying. Pilots who extrapolate and confuse extrapolation with direct knowledge can get into trouble. -- Transpose mxsmanic and gmail to reach me by e-mail. |
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"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
... Peter R. writes: I've never placed my hand into the yellow flames of a campfire but I KNOW with certainty what would happen if I did. You extrapolate based on the knowledge that you have, but you do not know. Predictable response. Now, if someone were to back you up and say they did put their hand in the flames and what you predicted would happen is accurate, the response will be "not everyone is like you". It is argument for argument's sake. |
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Mxsmanic,
The distinction can be important in flying. How would you know? -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH) |
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