Magic
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| − | + | '''Magic''' is more or less synonymous with the [[supernatural]], referring to phenomena outside the range of [[natural]] explanation (although [[scientific]] and/or [[statistical]] analysis can provide evidence ''against'' magical claims). | |
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| + | [[Science fiction]] author [[Arthur C. Clarke]] famously stated that "any sufficiently advanced [[technology]] is indistinguishable from magic" (''Profiles of the Future'', 1973 revision). | ||
[[Theistic]] [[belief]] is sometimes called "magical thinking". | [[Theistic]] [[belief]] is sometimes called "magical thinking". | ||
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Revision as of 15:30, 28 September 2007
Magic is more or less synonymous with the supernatural, referring to phenomena outside the range of natural explanation (although scientific and/or statistical analysis can provide evidence against magical claims).
Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke famously stated that "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" (Profiles of the Future, 1973 revision).
