I think Pe misunderstood --
from a logical standpoint -- theory is just that - till proven
then the theorists can dissect the "proof " and determine the laws which are involved.
call it reverse engineering if you like -- the theories on tuned pipes I have read range from excellent to counterproductive - mostly --the latter.

There are ideas - theories, postulates , on and on - add nauseaum.
without actual demonstration of the entire idea,none of these is W A S.
School-- is supposed to explain the unknown and ideally ( dream on ) encourage use of and expansion on known info.
but an unproven application of a theory is just a S W A G.