Biasing towards conclusiveness (concept)
For example: The position Our tests show that nothing is happening Therefore nothing is happening It is a bit arrogant But also makes assumptions about our tests and how well they work.
We conclude, or we claim to know. When instead, it’s also possible for us to say. That we don’t know yet. We do not have a conclusion that we can make
See also
Ancillary Organs
Things we think are useless and so we assume they are useless
Story of the nose from Breath (James Neslon)
- Because we could Breath through our mouth
- scientists figure the nose was optional