On Mon, 26 Feb 2001 06:55:54 -0600, William Schnell <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >I read that quantum mechanics say that the experimenter is part of the experiment. > >It follows that scientific findings shall be affected by the prejudice/faith/belief/superstition/mindset/worldview/etc. of the >scientist. >Some of whom are politically incorrect. This is OT I know, but people (like me!) skeptical about the first statement might enjoy http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/vjs/www/TimelessSkeptic.pdf , also a book (go back to directory). Maybe it's the Zen in me :-) I'll leave it to Todd to argue the non sequitor of the second statement. Philip Thrift http://www.paleofitness.com