Series: Explain a Quote #3
In this series, a quote is presented, popular responses get upvoted.
“Proof consists merely of what is convincing ” ~atypican
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Proof often is just that...whatever is convincing enough, becomes proof enough, becomes the defining element in the outcome. Look at the O.J. Simpson case...If the glove doesn't fit you must acquit. Well, the prosecutors proved he owned those exact same gloves in the exact same size...but since they didn't fit, it was considered proof (enough) and that was one of the biggest elements that swung the jury to his favor. Everything else is history. Some say perception is 95% reality whether it is or not! It's shameless self promotion. I got quoted once by someone I didn't know on twitter and I admit I did get kind of excited. If I keep it up, some bored smartypants will eventually come here and convince me that I have no valuable philosophical insights to share. Or else I will continue doing this until I am finally convinced it's a waste of time. I have to use an example on this, this is how i best explain things. To use unconvincing 'proof' no one would believe it. Proof is really just showing you something that is evident in simple terms, if you don't do it simply it'll be just as confusing to those you seek to prove it to as the lack of evidence was. The example would be how a lie detector test, might be proof but it is unconvincing proof, and not very likely to sway a court room with doubts, especially if their is video footage also available. Proof that exists that is more convincing that the previous proof. 1
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