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jkmsmkj.fyi
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| | | | | 4gravitons has proposed a challenge: To explain scientific papers appearing on arXiv on a given day in a given (sub)field to a general audience. The challenge is directed towards fellow science communicators so that definitely excludes me. But one of my old year thoughts (turned to a new year resolution) for this blog was to... | |
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whyevolutionistrue.com
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| | | | | I'm getting tired of writing about free will, as what I'm really interested in is determinism of the physics sort, and, as far as we know, determinism is true except in the realm of quantum mechanics-where it may still be true, but probably not. So let me lump quantum mechanics and other physical laws together... | |
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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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andrewbatson.com
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| | | Andrew Walder's essay"Bending the Arc of Chinese History: The Cultural Revolution's Paradoxical Legacy" was recently recommended to me, and indeed it is an excellent piece (sadly, the fullsourceis behind one of those ludicrous academic paywalls). In it he argues that"the Cultural Revolution laid political foundations for a transition to a market-oriented economy whilst also creating... | ||
