#17 - lordraine (05/15/2013) [-] The Mythbusters do plenty of
controls, and they have multiple data points for pretty much
every myth that it's feasible to have them for. You just have to
remember that they have to put 3+ myths into every thirty minute
episode that they air. A lot of that stuff gets cut, and we're
just shown the highlights, but you can see a lot more of the
process online by visiting their site, which phdcomics obviously
did not do. Apparently you don't need citations for a PHD.
Also, try to keep in mind that Mythbusters is a television show
with a budget. They might want to be able to blow up six tractor
trailer trucks to confirm definitively that yes, this is/is not
possible, but they can probably only afford the one. They even
say as much on the show. "We're only going to get one take at
this, so we'd better get it right the first time." Sound
familiar?  Robots won't ever take over the world, though, no.
That's just absurd.  Friends (0)