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How many years will you believe in the Higgs boson without evidence? 10 years? 50? Until your death?

You are correct in that the older theories were proven wrong and discredited, my original query stands, how long will you believe in the Higgs boson with no evidence? How long will you believe that 90% of the universe is {mega-handwaving} dark matter without proof and verification? What if scientists tell us that dark matter never be empirically verified [unlike electrons, etc]?

If not for 2000 years, as you say, then for how long? A straight answer if you please.

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Interesting.


I do not belive in the higgs bosun particle. Im told exists, and that many people are trying to prove that, but in no way do i allow my life to be influenced by the existence, or lack thereof, of a higgs bosun particle. So while i understand the point you are trying to make, you must conceed that the differing "beliefs" that each of us hold have extremely differing influences in our lives.

While i understand the point you are trying to make, i feel i must point out the differing nature of the two beliefs. The *idea* (and thats all it is, an idea) of the higgs bosun arose out of some serious critical examination of what at the time were proven theories. Its not like someone decided on some sunny tuesday that "HEY, THE HIGGS BOSUN IS WHY EVERYTHING IS HERE AND ALSO PROVIDES A REASON FOR THE MERE EXISTENCE OF ALL". Instead, the higgs bosun fits into some fairly well-tested scientific theories, and certainly is, and this is particularly key, *STILL BEING TESTED BY HUMANITY TODAY*. When you look at most religious phenoms, the critical examination ended long ago, if it ever began.


To simplify, i have never once given a charitable donation to the higgs bosun pariticle. How many donations have been made to your theoretical material.


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