"DSK" wrote
...... For example, Special Relativity is just a theory.

Good example. A scientific theory is a construct, usually mathmatical, that
allow us to predict things, onten under limited conditions. It may or may not
describe the real world. Faced with an infinite universe with no obvious
reference points Albert set about constructing his general theory perforce using
finite mathmatics (all we have) and when that showed flaws, added his special
theory to fill the gaps. Both were brilliant pieces of work. However, less wise
users of these theories came to believe that the real universe was bound by the
limits of his mathmatics, which isn't necessarily true. For example, it may well
be possible to exceed 'C' altho the equations seem to say it is not.

I see the same thing in all the hubub over global warming. Models using less
than complete data seem to indicate a problem. Others do not. Some say man is
responsible, others not. Those who believe man i responsible want to take
drastic measures to reduce our technology, rather than the simple expedient of
reducing our population ... or letting Earth do it for us. I'm told by some
that everybody within X miles of coast will surely drown if we don't act now -
including major cities like N.Y. Well, how much will their drowning reduce
greenhouse gasses?? Sounds like the problem will fix itself - IF there is a
problem. So "What, me worry" is a valid attitude.