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guscost.com
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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... | |
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scottaaronson.blog
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| | | | | My good friend Sean Carroll took a lot of flak recently for answering this year's Edge question, "What scientific idea is ready for retirement?," with "Falsifiability", and for using string theory and the multiverse as examples of why science needs to break out of its narrow Popperian cage. For more, seethis blog post of Sean's,... | |
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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. | |
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friendlyfairytales.com
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| | | These books are good friends: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Daring Greatly byBrené Brown On Writing by Stephen King Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder Story by Robert McKee Take Joy by Jane Yolen Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine Note: These are only a few favorites, but many, many more are out there. | ||
