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by ArkyBeagle 4389 days ago
The assumption of regularity suffices until evidence shows it false. No belief is required; it's just a working theory until something contradicts it.

There is a surprising amount of predictability in nature. Ain't all billiards balls out there, but we're getting better at it.

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Using this evidence of uniformity in order to accomplish a goal, is an act of faith. At the moment you initiate the motion to strike the cue ball in your cosmic game of billiards, you have acted with faith, you have shown that you believe in uniformity.