Interestingly, we having something akin to the computer halting problem. We can't declare the major premise to be proven false until an infinite amount of time has gone by and someone is still alive.

Or like proving there really is a new economy?

Dear inselpeter: have you proved that Socrates is still alive?

No, but I've had a hell of a time convincing him he isn't.

I think he's proved he doesn't know what a syllogism is.

Probably, logic has never been my strong suit. [ignoring titters emoticon] Explain?