Fact or Fiction?
Posted by: Loren Coleman on October 29th, 2008
The bias sometimes starts in the headlines. And I still don’t use “believe” in my presentations.
Nevertheless, The Boston Globe is calling it….
Fact or fiction?
October 29, 2008Do you believe in Sasquatch? Think you encountered Mothman? Then check out Loren Coleman’s talk “Bigfoot, Sea Serpents, and Cryptozoology” tonight at the Museum of Science. The cryptozoologist will discuss the study of hair samples, animal droppings, footprints, and other evidence to prove or disprove the existence of unusual creatures, and will sign copies of his books The Field Guide to Bigfoot and Other Mystery Primates and Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature. 7 p.m. Free (tickets available at 5:45 in the lobby). Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. 617-723-2500. JUNE WULFF
- Similar Phenomena:
I don’t “believe in” Bigfoot. I believe that Bigfoot exists. I don’t “believe in” evolution. I belived that evolution occurs. I believe in God. There’s a distinction there, and it looks like these guys don’t get that.
“I don’t BELIEVE in sasquatch. I have certain knowledge that causes me to CONCLUDE.”
- wise words from Grover Krantz
“Sometimes?” Mainstream media is usually biased. Even if solid evidence, like a body, is finally put forth, you can count on the media to make the usual jokes.
Anyway, good luck at the museum. Looks like a ton of fun.
It is not a matter of belief. It is a matter of following, researching, dissecting, and presenting the evidence. Good opening statement Loren. Many moons ago when I was first schooled in the art of court testimony, I was informed by a very knowledgeable judge that when you testify about facts, you NEVER use the term”I believe”. Facts are facts. They speak for themselves.
And they have to have a degree in English to get that job. Amazing isn’t it.
I say I “reason”, “figure”, “think”, “theorize”, or “conclude”.