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		nh23423fefe on Aug 12, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Does Astrology Work? You would only make this error if you think the purpose of scientific research is to change irrational minds. That hypothesis is wrong. Your finding isn't really grounded in anything reasonable.

rich_sasha on Aug 12, 2024 [–]

The purpose of scientific research is to establish novel facts. I'm saying this hinges on belief, both for scientists and for astrology believers, and thus cannot really establish any novel facts.

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