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It is not the case that A hypothesis endorsed by millions for centuries (e.g., geocentrism) can still be less probable than a newer, better-supported rival.
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Millenia of refinement means geocentrism incorporated vast observational data; dismissing it assumes new frameworks are inherently better.
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We cannot be certain current theories won't face similar revision, making claims about 'better support' potentially overconfident.
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Truth depends on evidence quality, not consensus duration. Geocentrism lacked predictive power despite widespread agreement.
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Scientific method improves hypothesis evaluation over time through better instruments, mathematics, and experimental design.
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Historical consensus often reflected institutional power and limited data access, not epistemic superiority of older views.
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