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From: Douglas Tate
Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 14:27:19 +0100
Subject: Dr Science

Vern replies to this
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>
>The only problem with accepting scientifically derived answers is your
>reported
>results may not agree with mine and that gives no guide for future
>decisions.
> If we don't take an interest in what players at all levels report about
>how harmonicas behave and sound, and their perceived reasons for this
>behaviour, how can we ever expect to understand or improve them??
>
>Douglas T
>
When empirical data (reported experience) agrees with the predictions of
theory, then we have true understanding. Either without the other is
insufficient.

Vern
#################

Well why do you not accept that the empirical data MAY be an indication.

and

Why do you not accept that your theory may not cover the entire picture.

I don't think I have ever said that I am right, I have said that I have
observed.

Douglas