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RE: PopularScience: Topology - What is It? Balls, Bagels and Loops...
In science, what is assumed to be the theory of today may be an approximation of the theory of tomorrow. Knowledge is not static. It evolves with time and postulates may change over time.
One thing however, science is not a matter of beliefs. We have facts, proofs, predictions, assumptions, etc. Now, if one does not accept proofs, it is another issue (and I am wondering what would be wrong with a proof not to accept it).
I nevertheless strongly agree with you on one point: it is always good to ask ourselves questions. :)
[ I know I already said that in other posts. ]
Knowledge ceases as soon as it is not on my mind. It does not exist if I do not give it attention.
My proof is my experience, and my level of experience is higher than mere words. Words, thoughts etc don't validate my experience, experience allows words to think as though they provide something called 'validation'. When really all they do is invalidate my experience by adding useless nonsense to the raw intensity of a direct experience. Direct personal experience is what matters, is what is true, and words come after the fact to label things as this or that, when its just light.
To be honest, the question/answer loop is for slaves who like staying trapped.