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Old 2009-09-29, 11:12   Link #2165
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Originally Posted by justsomeguy View Post
If the actual physical laws are bended, then yes I would expect structures to collapse everywhere. If on the other hand only our knowledge changes, then it just means we are capable of building even more impressive ones. Being able to use a "law" is evidence that said "law" is adequate for the given engineering purposes, proving that it is in fact correct in that range of values.

What do you mean by "non-material barrier of science?" If such a thing exists, it will be measured and experimented with, and incorporated into our knowledge. If magic exists, wizards study it, and are able derive its properties and harness its power, as in many fantasy settings, it would actually be considered a science.
Interesting. Magic *might* be science. Religion *might* be science. Ghosts *might* be science. Aliens *might* be science. And ESP-ers *might* be science. Does making actual practical use of laws confirms it as having enough evidence?

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