[split] On the validation of Theories

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The problem, if I may interject into this little discussion, is that whilst there are several interesting probable theories out there, there aren't any ways of proving these theories. (...)

I'm afraid that picking a camp amongst any of these theories is like Brexit. Ultimately, nobody knows and two "experts" can both hold diametrically opposing views - and both can be right (for a given value of "right"). You just choose the one that "feels right" to you and then you become emotionally involved.

This is an unhelpful point of view, because it fails to mention that most theories can be proven to be false. The ones that have survived tend to be either unspecific or constantly modified by their author/champion whenever challenged.