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| | Here we are part-way through 2020, the year humanity started a war against the common cold, and lost. "How DARE you, it's much worse than the flu!" someone howls. Yes, sure, maybe in a certain context. It's more contagious than a flu, it's new so there is no vaccine, and it will lead to a...
| | www.sciencemeetsreligion.org
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| | [AI summary] An essay discussing debates on the nature of scientific progress, defending the reality of advancements in physics, biology, and technology against postmodern critiques and political denialism.
| | mathscholar.org
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the intersection of science and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method in advancing knowledge. It critiques postmodern science studies for lacking scientific rigor and credibility, referencing the Sokal hoax as a key example. The piece also touches on the contributions of non-Western societies to science and the need for diversity in the scientific community. Ultimately, it concludes that while philosophical reflection has value, it should not replace the empirical foundation of scientific research.
| | www.newsmagazine.org
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| The scientist who invented the PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test kit was Kary B. Mullis. This technology is what they use today to test for COVID19, said to be the cause of a disease which the health authorities such as the World Health Organizations (WHO) vaguely and inconsistently defined or identified. Mullis is among the [...]