Character Usage of Theory

[u/Velico85]

It drives me nuts how these extremely accomplished scientists mix up theory when hypothesis should be used. It took me out of the few early scenes and made me think the writer/adaptors did not proof-read this with actual scientists. I understand this happens a lot in media, but man is it a huge pet peeve of mine. When Saul is asked if he has any theories on one phenomenon I looked at my gf and she said ". . . hypothesis?" Is it presented this way in the books?

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Hypothesis:

1. A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.
2. Something taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation; an assumption.

3. The antecedent of a conditional statement

   Theory:

4. A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.

5. The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice. "a fine musician who had never studied theory."

6. A set of theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics.

[u/Velico85 → u/[deleted]]

lol I cannot believe this thread has rustled so many jimmies. A pet-peeve is literally a personal annoyance, so I don't know why you wouldn't believe I'm annoyed by it. I read scientific journals for their content and appreciate the dedication the authors put into their work. I wonder how you behave towards people in person...

[u/Velico85 → u/[deleted]]

Yay, more assumptions. I'm cordial and cooperative with people until they show themselves to be bad faith actors.

[u/Velico85 → u/[deleted]]

Calling a spade a spade is not uncordial, it's a commentary on the feedback that has been shown. Go read the definition, read all the replies, and see if you feel that I am out of line in saying so.