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Alexander rarely missed a chance to combine his genuine devotion to the gods with useful propaganda.
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What is politically feasible is a function of what is technologically feasible.
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1. Epistemology, even in popular discourse, is not meant to be a solid foundation but requires constant improvement. Popper's focus on explanation in science is crucial; good explanations help us discover new things. The importance of testability lies in its ability to test explanations, particularly in physics. Experiments, demonstrations, and measurements are different ways of investigating phenomena. Demonstrations, like the acid and base example, are used to engage and intrigue students. Experiments, on the other hand, help differentiate between competing explanations and determine which one is more valid.
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