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8 minute
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Philosophy of Science:
Including the current scientific method and its precursors.
Story mode.
Eight key ideas and takeaways.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
1. Our first story.
Subject: TST Philosophy.
TST Theory of Truth asks: What makes an idea true? Truth is successful alignment between our representations and a determinate, mind-independent reality.
Stepping back for a moment.
The TST Theory of Truth states that reality is not negotiable. Our descriptions are. Truth happens when a proposition aligns with how things actually are — not when it feels coherent, useful, or widely accepted. Coherence constrains thinking. Pragmatism tests survival. But correspondence anchors everything. We aim at the world; we do not create it.
That Philosophy of Science Article,
was first published on TST 2 months ago.
2. Now for our second story.
Subject: Idea Evaluation.
Zero represents the absence of a quantity, not the existence of metaphysical nothingness.
In short.
Confusing abstract symbols with physical objects leads to error. Zero does not claim that “nothing exists.” It encodes the absence of a measurable quantity within a system. Mathematics uses rational constructs to describe empirical situations, and zero remains one of its most powerful and consistent tools.
That Philosophy of Science FAQ,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
3. Tidbit number three, a quote.
Subject: Terryology.
- Is basic math just wrong?.
- NOPE. Missed the mark!.
Bold redefinitions must pass structural and empirical calibration to endure.
In simple terms.
Creativity begins with questioning definitions. But definitions anchor systems. When foundational terms like zero or multiplication are redefined, the burden of proof rises dramatically. If the new framework collapses internal consistency or breaks alignment with the material world, calibration rejects it. Innovation requires discipline.
That Philosophy of Science Article,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
4. Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: Idea Theory Framework.
The Idea Theory Framework within the Idea of Ideas is a promotion ladder for ideas to move from speculation to hypothesis, theory, and law.
To be clear.
Ideas gain credibility by surviving testing. Confusion about information comes from treating ideas equally. The Idea Theory Framework restores clarity by ranking ideas according to evidence, testability, and scope. It teaches intellectual humility without relativism.
That Philosophy of Science Article,
was first published on TST 3 months ago.
“Done.”
Tidbits are the smallest working units of this project—focused facts, stories, or explanations tied directly to evidence and sources.
The system favors intellectual continuity over novelty, and understanding over reaction.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
(c) 2025-2026 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
