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Old 04-05-19, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by zorgon View Post
I agree Akiko, there’s no more valuable teacher than experience. That is why we buy reference books, consult specialists and use internet Forms to obtain and share knowledge. The device in question is just another tool; it adds information, accuracy and detail that one possibly didn’t have before. It serves as one component of many that one can use in making an educated, rational and informed decision about an object.
I'm not dismissing it as a tool only highlighting that human knowledge also comes into the equation. Would I use it? On some badges yes to get metal composition etc., but not to see if something is original.
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As we have seen many times on the Forum, even experts may disagree given the same images and information. Further, in some cases and given all the facts, there just may not be enough data to reach a definitive conclusion.
There'll always be 'experts' disagree on something or other but I agree with you on this point. As I said it's a very interesting post.
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