Ignoring Alternatives

The transcript discusses the skepticism surrounding the validation of scientific theories, particularly focusing on Einstein's General Relativity. It highlights the logical fallacy of affirming the consequent, where a theory is deemed correct simply because its predictions match experimental outcomes. The speaker questions the confidence in current theories and the assumptions made about alternative theories' predictive capabilities.

What reasons does the speaker provide for why scientists might not be concerned about the fallacy mentioned?

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In what way does the speaker challenge the confidence in a single theory predicting experimental outcomes?

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