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Creative Speculation

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)

2. "Theorist" doesn't seem to be the right word

Reply to bluedeathray (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2013, 05:15 PM

Nov 2013

It implies that if one does not accept the standard explanation of an occurance or anomaly, it is because one has an theory as to what really is the truth.

Many like me do not have theories, but also don't accept widely believed explanations.

Find the right word(s), bluedeathray. It's a good idea because I don't believe nothin' they tell me yet I can't figure out what's going on and am sheepish about saying, "duh."

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I'm not a "Conspiracy Theorist". Can we agree on the definition? [View all] bluedeathray Nov 2013 OP

I think we can all agree Ace Acme Nov 2013 #1

Your use of "skepticism" fadedrose Nov 2013 #3

"Speculation" or "Hypothesis" or "Educated Guess" all work for me. Ace Acme Nov 2013 #4

"Theorist" doesn't seem to be the right word fadedrose Nov 2013 #2

It's interesting to me that none in this "group" who so carelessly throw around the term Ace Acme Nov 2013 #5

I never use that expression fadedrose Nov 2013 #6

I'm a cognitive dissident ;>) Ace Acme Nov 2013 #7