Reply #53: I'd say that the concept of unicorns is non-scientific in the Popperian sense. [View All]

[GliderGuider]

I see no way of testing for the existence of unicorns, so the question of their existence (like the existence of God or square circles) is non-scientific. If there was a test one could apply, then it would be falsifiable. As it is, we are left with trying to prove a negative, which is not a scientific possibility. The only "evidence" we have for the non-existence of such things is pure logic, which is close enough for horseshoes, hand grenades and government work. And for me.

I was just taking issue with your one statement that claims without evidence were considered false. That's simply not true. Or false, if you prefer... :evilgrin: