Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill - Believing Things We Cannot Prove

This month's topic is about believing things we cannot prove. What causes people to believe in things they cannot prove? Can it be rational for a person to believe in something they can't prove? What are the personal and societal effects of such beliefs? Is belief in the unprovable restricted to religion and conspiracy theories, or do we all hold unprovable beliefs?

120 scientific thinkers write about what they believe but cannot prove: https://www.edge.org/q2005/q05_print.html

PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish.

Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.