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Re: Scientific Certainty
Posted by:
J L Mazerat (IP Logged)
Date: November 11, 2022 09:00AM
Putting it in that aspect I agree with you. As I have said one needs to make their own conclusion on this issue. I have also said that when there is one with a different opinion than many does not mean the one is wrong. This is your belief, and I will respect it. You have stated good reason to support your belief.
Doug, I believe that the discussion we had on this subject has been very productive. I have learned new information to be considered and have changed my belief to some extent. Through the research I have needed to do because of the points you brought up I have changed my opinion. When we started, I questioned if a level of certainty was necessary. Now I know if one is conducting activities and giving opinions that may end up in court, they will need to be some level of certainty expressed as it relates to their opinion. As I said, no one is always right and no one is always wrong.
Here is hoping that those reading this discussion with not just take what either of has said a fact but do their own research and decide for themselves as to how they feel better about handling this question.
Thanks for the good discussion.
Jim Mazerat
Forensic Investigations Group