On Tue, 13 Feb 1996, Charles H. Harpole wrote:
> Dear Contesters who are also scientists or engineers:
>
> All of science and all of engineering is culturally determined.
> When the culture changes, all of the "solid" science and engineering also
> changes, often directly opposite of the previous science, etc.
> (See: "The earth is flat." "The earth is round.")
> And, all of science and all of engineering is metaphor, just like poetry.
>
> Same level of reliability, ultimately.
>
> Good luck, 73, Charlie, K4VUD
Charlie, while I agree with you in the abstract...please stay out of the
Landing Gear Design lab. ;-)
73, Ward N0AX
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