A good comeback and also dialectical thinking might prove to enduce yet more debate.
The level of debate keeps coming down another level when these discussions start such as by introducing human actions and then eventually the quantum levels, thats why I led off with comparing it to 'free will' versus 'determinism' where the eventual answer is no doubt to be found.
This is a contested area but the majority of scientists weigh towards determinism these days.
Anyways I am also aware that when these debates get to this level they tend to go on endlessly and round in circles as there isn't as yet complete consensus on 'free will' versus 'determinism'.
Therefore I will politely state it is my opinion that the weather is completely determined and let my side of the arguement rest there so as not to drift off topic :)
P.S. I love the discussion and appreciate the great analysis in the MOD thread! I am a long time lurker and rare poster.
Originally Posted by: marky1