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Alternatively, over time (gradually or abruptly) observation, experimentation, and new theories may weaken the web to such an extent that it becomes created anew — a paradigm shift. (e.g. from ptolemaic astronomy.)
The Volokh Conspiracy » Clive Crook (at The Atlantic) on “ClimateGate” 2009
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The ptolemaic system of astronomy, numberless other systems and theories of scientific and philosophical explanation are discarded, known to be false and worthless.
Foundations of World Unity 1844-1921 `Abdu'l-Bah�� 1882
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