Fact vs. Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Law… EXPLAINED!
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Some people try to attack things like evolution by natural selection and man-made climate change by saying “Oh, that’s just a THEORY!”
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Yes, they are both theories. Stop saying it like it’s a bad thing! It’s time we learn the difference between a fact, a theory, a hypothesis, and a scientific law.
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I love how people will believe just because this guy says evolution is a fact that its true. There has been no evidence or observation of humans coming from monkeys or any animals. Science does have many facts out there that actually disprove this theory. Such as the bones not matching up to ours, do your own research before just taking someones youtube video for fact because he says so. I do believe things can change over time but if thats the case, then why did humans stop evolving and when did this change stop happening? There is more scientific proof to make Creationism a fact versus evolution. Evolution and the definition has itself been transforming over time to convince people that it is a fact or a proven theory. Then where is the evidence? Evolutionists do studies and have even proven Creationism exists.
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Darwinian Evolution is a hypothesis that's dying with age. Clouds in the sky visibly refute the hypothesis that mass attracts mass. Sea level measures level. There's no measurement for the oxymoronic hypothesis of round-sea-level.
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I don't know what truth is, but I know that science is the absolute best tool that we have to understand how the world works? This is why science is laughable, it's a constant contradiction.
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Summary:
Facts: Observations (evolution, sickness, fall).
Hypothesis: Educated explanation with limited knowledge (language origin hypotheses, force attracting things).
Theory: Hypothesis or group of hypotheses that is proven by our tests (natural selection, theory of gravity).
Law: Mathematical truth (equations, thermodynamics).
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Who said evolution is a fact? 😂
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Did I just hear this guy say, "Evolution is a fact. We know it happens. No doubt."?
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I dont understand how he called evolution a fact when it can't be observed or proven.
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Science is ever changing and it's never done. like the covid vaccine that everyone said to trust the science. Well, it wasn't tested long enough but everyone bowed to the science gods and said we shouldn't question it and everyone should get it. We can see how that's turning out. I guess we were the experiment for the hypothesis. it's just we weren't given a choice.
@cissyreese9779All I can say is thank you so much for using The NeverEnding Story I saw this in school I’m I am the movies biggest fan
@HappilylovingFalkorWhat science hasn't yet been able to grasp is that each person's perception creates that person's reality. We want to explain our reality in fact, but each person creates their own unique version of what is fact. Literally, one person will see the sky as blue, another will see it as green. No one can say that one person's reality is less true than another. Both exist. Both are real. Perception creates reality.
@ScottSchwartz-OwenEl video estuvo muy interesante y entretenido. Los ejemplos que se presentan hacen mucho más fácil la comprensión de la hipótesis, mostrando que, aunque no sea algo comprobado pero si algo a comprobar. Me gustó cómo explicó que, cuando muchas hipótesis logran la verificación científica, estas se pueden acumular y, en conjunto, dan origen a una teoría. Esto nos demuestra cómo podemos saber que algo funciona basándonos en las evidencias que se ha podido recopilar .
Además, la forma en que relaciona los conceptos en el video es muy clara y fácil de seguir. La explicación sobre las leyes científicas también fue excelente: una ley es una descripción detallada de un fenómeno, generalmente utilizando matemáticas, pero la ley no nos dice por qué sucede. Por otro lado, la manera en que muestra cómo las hipótesis, teorías y leyes se integran para hacer que la ciencia funcione me pareció muy importante y sencilla de entender.
En general, el video fue muy bueno y la manera en que explica los conceptos es excelente, clara y entretenida. Los ejemplos y la forma de relacionar la información hacen que comprender la ciencia y su funcionamiento sea mucho más fácil
God is real=fact
@dominiqueelliott7228The video helped me understand that language is much more than just a communication tool. It is a structure that shapes our thinking. Seeing the clear distinction between fact, hypothesis, theory, and law made me realize the importance of using words accurately. It is no longer enough to have an idea; it is essential to know how to categorize and communicate it correctly.
I sincerely believe that people often use these terms interchangeably, which creates a lot of confusion, especially in important debates. Often, a hypothesis (a simple assumption) is presented as an irrefutable fact, or a theory (a well-founded explanation) is dismissed as if it were just an unfounded idea. This lack of linguistic rigor not only impoverishes conversation, but also weakens critical thinking.
For me, the real value of this knowledge lies not in memorizing definitions, but in applying them in everyday life. When talking with friends or at school, I now pay more attention to whether what I am saying is an objective observation (a fact), a possible explanation (a hypothesis), or a conclusion supported by evidence (a theory).
The biggest lesson from the video is that every word carries weight. Using the right word is not an act of pedantry, but a sign of respect for the truth and for the person you are talking to. It invites us to be more responsible with what we say and to do our research before talking
Me pareció súper útil y necesario, especialmente para nosotros que estamos incluso en la universidad y usamos estos términos todo el tiempo sin saber bien qué significan. Siento que este video me aclaró muchos pensamientos erróneos que tenía, y que probablemente mucha gente tiene, sobre cómo funciona realmente la ciencia.
La parte que más me gusto o impacto personalmente fue la explicación sobre el término "teoría". En la vida diaria, usamos la palabra "teoría" como si fuera una idea sin muchos fundamentos, algo así como "tengo una teoría de por qué reprobé el examen". Pero el video explica que en la ciencia es todo lo contrario: una teoría es una explicación súper sólida y bien fundamentada que se apoya en muchos hechos reales e hipótesis probadas. El video lo pone como la "medalla de oro" de la ciencia, y eso me ayudó a entender por qué cosas como la Teoría de la Evolución o la Teoría del cambio Climático son tan importantes y no son simplemente opiniones de la gente.
Ya no podré decir "es solo una teoría" sin sentir que estoy ignorando todo el trabajo que hay detrás 😂.
Además, me pareció muy clara la distinción entre una teoría y una ley. Antes pensaba que una ley era una teoría que se había probado tanto que se había vuelto una ley, pero el video me enseñó que no es así. Las leyes, como la ley de la gravedad de Newton, nos dicen qué pasa, nos describen el fenómeno. En cambio, las teorías, como la de la relatividad de Einstein, nos explican por qué pasa. Es un detallito, pero cambia por completo la forma en que entiendes los conceptos científicos. Ahora sé que una teoría y una ley cumplen funciones diferentes, y ambas son cruciales para la ciencia.
En conclusión, este video me fue una herramienta esencial para cualquiera que quiera entender mejor la ciencia y usar los términos correctamente. Me ayudó a darme cuenta de que el lenguaje científico tiene su funcion precisa para evitar malentendidos. Lo recomendaría a todos mis compañeros porque nos da una base sólida para entender los temas de biología, física y química de una forma mucho más profunda. En verdad, me hizo pensar en lo importante que es ser sabios al hablar, especialmente cuando se trata de temas que vamos a tratar tanto.
no, facts is not just "observations". It is agreed on data.
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@TOMMYSURIAHow about the words "Theorem", "Principle" and "Axiom"?
Why Pythagoras Theorem is called theorem but not a law? There must be some subtle difference.
Hilariously enough, evolution as defined in this video is not agreed upon as a fact within the scientific community. Only micro-evolution is universally recognized. The leading voices in the theory of macro-evolution, to this day, acknowledge that there is not substantial, observable evidence for speciation. Paleontologists are riddled with gaps in the fossil record where transitional species should appear, considering the billions of non-transitional structures found. OP is being intellectually dishonest to claim that evolution is scientific fact.
@RachelStaub-se4jtThis video is absolute garbage. This is why we have people that don't know what gender they are. If you believe this video, you're an idiot.
@christinahayward1887According to the video, what is a theory in the context of science?
A possible explanation that is supported by evidence
Haha the struggle people go through to try and hang on to broken paradigms hahaha! Science does prove everything it’s just our scientists are all compromised…
@sammeerocket3776But science doesn’t show or prove gravity exists! Or everyone is delusional…
@sammeerocket3776This is freaking bullshit
@Benaiah-v6cBe honest, who came here because a school assignment made them
@Leviathan_speedpaintsThis video is FALSE. Evolution is not a fact, and never will be. Evolution is a lie, it is not more than a failed theory. Do not believe this guy.
@casadecambiolamonedita1975We need to get this video in front of flat earthers. Eh. They’ll just deny it.
@kwilderfulNot gonna lie I came here for school, but I could have sworn that was Matt Pat for a second about to tell a theory
@RumDumGamingSpreading lots of hate
@FuppzWho else is here to figure out how to solve a treasure hunt? 😂
@neyssa4400The real question is where is the screw driver going?
@killarkin3:23 sorry man evolution is not a fact, it’s a theory which is not even considered by scientific books today
@salehmustafa8216I still don't get a law too much examples on different things let me just say you're too fast
@MushimwaMfungo-i7cDecent video curious if his personal beliefs kept him from explaining how models fit in
@scottheshot1I'm here so I'm not stupid
@jasonspades1265when did evolution become fact? and why is no one person famous for having been the first person to observe it?
@williamboswell636The sun is always out. Our view of it is either obstructed by atmospheric conditions, or the earth. 😅
@joejohnsson6112And when does a theory stop being a theory and becomes a fact? Does a theory ever become a fact.
@JeffersonGamez-t8oMy Guy theory of evolution is not a fact it is a practicing theory that is not proven till to this day. Which makes the the bible too coz it makes more sense coz we were made in the image of God and not matter and energy
@rossiskyshinedima3712I am an antitheist atheist. I do not believe in the existence of God. There is no testable evidence to support the belief in any gods or supernatural entities. I rely on science, reason, logic, and empirical evidence to form my worldview and have not found compelling evidence or arguments to support the existence of God. The universe is governed by natural laws and forces, rather than moral, spiritual, or supernatural ones. As an atheist, I reject religious dogma, supernaturalism, and superstition as the basis of morality and decision-making. I emphasize the social and empirical nature of inquiry and prioritize scientific solutions to intellectual problems. There is an intrinsic intellectual conflict between faith and science, and that it inevitably leads to hostility. I am engaged in a continually evolving search for truth, primarily through science and philosophy.
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@Kiky_MedPhysicistYou look like matpat
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