Han wrote:


Well, in my book, you can brainstorm an idea, formulate a(n)
hypothesis, perform experiments trying to prove the hypothesis, and
if supported formulate a theory. Then once totally vetted, tested,
and pulled through the wringer, if nothing untowards appears, it
becomes "law". Even then you need to be careful, as shown by the
recent instance of (not so) random number generation in the RSA
algorithm involved in money transactions via the internet.

I agree.

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-Mike-