Is the statement “You can’t prove a negative” meaningless?
Sometimes it is mistaken for an argument from ignorance, which is non-proof and a logical fallacy
The statement “You can’t prove a negative” is negative. So, how do you prove that a negative can’t be proven, since it’s negative?
Professor Steven D. Hales shows precisely how one can prove a negative, to the same extent that one can prove anything at all.
Watch the following two videos, and share your thoughts.
James Randi Lecture @ Caltech
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