Theory is like mayo,
A little helps enormously,
Too much is...
Too much.

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.

In practice, there is.

The funny thing is, I can't stand mayonaise!

Practice is eating. Theory is digestion. (I dare anyone to finish that.)

Chris Johnson wrote:

Practice is eating. Theory is digestion. (I dare anyone to finish that.)

Talking about it endlessly thereafter is the associated flatulence

MH

Or brain fart, as I like to call it

StevenGoodall wrote:

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.

In practice, there is.

Cool

Could be ..... the theory of Life

StevenGoodall wrote:

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.

In practice, there is.

This definitely has the feel of a Yogi Berra-ism, from whom , as we know, The Future ain't what it used To Be

@Peter

Yogi Berra-ism?

Jangchub wrote:

@Peter

Yogi Berra-ism?

Hi Jangchub,

"Yogi" Berra was a famous US Baseball player and manager, who is credited with many witty and off-the-wall comments, affectionately known as Yogi-isms. In terms of sporting quips he is described as the Zennest Master of all.
If you <Google> him you'll get a fuller picture plus an array of some of his more famous quotes.

PW

I don't claim to have made that up myself and I don't remember where I heard it so it could well be.

Jangchub wrote:

Theory is like mayo,
A little helps enormously,
Too much is...
Too much.

Wait...there's such a thing as too much mayonnaise?

How would you measure the quantity of theory?

Isn't Theory another term for Model?

John

It's so simple to be wise, just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it

z8000783 wrote:

Isn't Theory another term for Model?

Nope.

I've never dated a theory...

"Isn't theory another name for a model?"

Not according to Thomas Kuhn, it isn't.

The value of something being a model is, it doesn't have to be true, just effective.

ER.

ericrobbie wrote:

"Isn't theory another name for a model?"

Not according to Thomas Kuhn, it isn't.

The value of something being a model is, it doesn't have to be true, just effective.

ER.

Does he say theories are true then? If he does then he doesn't know about science.

John

I kind of like the term "plausible fable."



Kary Mullis is a bit of scientific heretic, but it's a good rant nonetheless.

z8000783 wrote:

Does he say theories are true then? If he does then he doesn't know about science.

He died some 14 years ago John.

And no he didn't say that. Because he was a smart guy. And he knew a lot about science.

Were you serious when you asked if model is just another word for theory? I assumed it was one of your jokes but I guess I shouldn't assume.

chris_morris wrote:

He died some 14 years ago John.

And no he didn't say that. Because he was a smart guy. And he knew a lot about science.

I thought Eric was suggesting that he did.

chris_morris wrote:

Were you serious when you asked if model is just another word for theory? I assumed it was one of your jokes but I guess I shouldn't assume.

I was suggesting they had many similarities for example they are both effective.

John

The cure for boredom is curiosity however there is no cure for curiosity