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Old 07-02-2016, 18:29   #46
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Re: A strange but telling question

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Could you give some examples of what he has said that is unverifiable opinion, please?
Nah, his pontifications don't merit discussion.



“We are the cosmos made conscious and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.” Oh do shut up Brian.
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Old 07-02-2016, 19:49   #47
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Re: A strange but telling question

I really can't stand Cox. I'm not fooled by his "warm, charming" gimmick and that's all it is - a gimmick. Get him talking to someone who has the audacity to believe in something Cox "knows" to be untrue and watch the charm get replaced by a patronising and condescending tone.

I'd have much more respect for him if he just got on with his thing rather than playing along with the Dawkins-inspired approach of talking down to anyone with differing beliefs. Nobody should ever doubt his credentials but his attitude stinks to me.
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Old 07-02-2016, 20:51   #48
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Nah, his pontifications don't merit discussion.



“We are the cosmos made conscious and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.” Oh do shut up Brian.
So you have no evidence to back up your unverifiable opinions, then?

(I have to admit I find his delivery irritating, but I don't doubt his knowledge and academic credentials - my godson attends his lectures at Manchester University (he is studying Astrophysic) and says he is an excellent lecturer, getting difficult concepts across in an understandable manner).
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And yet, Cox smirkingly tells us the "facts" about the Cosmos, the Stars an' everythin' without knowing if any of it is true. He is best roundly ignored for spouting unverifiable opinion. Actually, I suppose it goes to prove your point about free speech but perhaps not as intended
It's true as far as current scientific knowledge understands.

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Unverified 'facts' are proof of nothing. My own Theory of irrelevance: COx=£4bs2.

If Prof Cox was a poster here, you'd be the first to ask him for a link to his proclaimed 'evidence' .
If it's a fact it is by definition not unverified

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Nah, his pontifications don't merit discussion.
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Well if what he talks about is beyond your intellect, fair enough, don't worry yourself about it. I find him clear, passionate and undeniably knowledgeable. Furthermore he has done for physics what Attenborough did for natural history, made is accessible for the masses.

He should congratulated not dismissed by the ignorant
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Re: A strange but telling question

Personally l think his series on the BBC has been excellent as he comes across as very knowledgeable and understandable about his subjects.
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I really can't stand Cox. I'm not fooled by his "warm, charming" gimmick and that's all it is - a gimmick. Get him talking to someone who has the audacity to believe in something Cox "knows" to be untrue and watch the charm get replaced by a patronising and condescending tone.

I'd have much more respect for him if he just got on with his thing rather than playing along with the Dawkins-inspired approach of talking down to anyone with differing beliefs. Nobody should ever doubt his credentials but his attitude stinks to me.
Well said Russ .

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So you have no evidence to back up your unverifiable opinions, then?
There are tribes in deepest Africa that saw that one coming .

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It's true as far as current scientific knowledge understands.
Gettaway.

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Well if what he talks about is beyond your intellect, fair enough, don't worry yourself about it. I find him clear, passionate and undeniably knowledgeable. Furthermore he has done for physics what Attenborough did for natural history, made is accessible for the masses.
I don't worry about starry-eyed fantasising.

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He should be congratulated not dismissed by the ignorant
To be or not to be? That is the ignorance .

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Personally l think his series on the BBC has been excellent as he comes across as very knowledgeable and understandable about his subjects.
Yes, I'm sure he could persuade you that your arse was on fire; I just wish my license fee didn't go toward funding it .
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I don't worry about starry-eyed fantasising.



Yes, I'm sure he could persuade you that your arse was on fire; I just wish my license fee didn't go toward funding it .
I've got no idea where you're coming from. It's clear I don't like him or his motives and it's equally clear many atheists would blindly follow anything he tells them because of who he is but I doubt he's stupid enough to make scientific claims he couldn't back up with reputable references.
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I'm probably suffering from 'smug expert exhaustion syndrome'. I think I'll need expert advice.
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I'm probably suffering from 'smug expert exhaustion syndrome'. I think I'll need expert advice.
Nah.... You've just got a slight case of I refuse to stop posting until everyone understands I'm right syndrome...
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Nah.... You've just got a slight case of I refuse to stop posting until everyone understands I'm right syndrome...
You're absolutely right of course. Now let's get back on topic - you posted:

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