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An odd question
Why do liberals brainwash our kids with climate change, evolution, socialism, and round earthing? [ 11/9/20 ] Because reality seems to be sufficiently complex that the old stories we have about it will be forever being revised as we gather … Continue reading
Information
[ 8/9/20 Facebook – Philosophy of Science – Is information inherent in the Universe?] Like others have said – it depends on the definition of “information” and the complexity of the model of interpretation one applies to it. For me, … Continue reading
Why is the scientific method important in humans’ efforts in gaining scientific knowledge?
Why is the scientific method important in humans’ efforts in gaining scientific knowledge? [ 6/4/20 ] While I agree with Marty Fouts, that science done in reality is vastly more complex than anything taught in secondary school or undergrad classes, … Continue reading
Posted in Ideas, Philosophy, understanding
Tagged complexity, science, understanding, values
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Quora – Is science a subjective, culturally contingent enterprise?
Is science a subjective, culturally contingent enterprise? [ 18/3/20 ] Science is about asking questions, testing reality, interpreting results. Any group of humans will develop a culture, it’s what happens. So any specific group of people engaged in science will … Continue reading
Quora – Does the fact that no alternative sense-making platform has yet proved itself to be the equal of science mean science is right or does it suggest an extreme lack of innovation and imagination on humanity’s part?
Does the fact that no alternative sense-making platform has yet proved itself to be the equal of science mean science is right or does it suggest an extreme lack of innovation and imagination on humanity’s part? [ 17/3/20 ] Science … Continue reading
Posted in Ideas, understanding
Tagged complexity, Philosophy, science, uncertainty, understanding
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Quora – Why are we as humans so much ahead in every other field than medical sciences?
Quora – Why are we as humans so much ahead in every other field than medical sciences? [ 6/3/20 ] Seems to be several major aspects to the answer, in so far as the question is actually accurate in its … Continue reading
Posted in Ideas, Nature, Technology, understanding
Tagged complexity, Economics, risk mitigation, science, technology, understanding
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Quora – What idea is holding back scientific progress?
Quora – What idea is holding back scientific progress? [ 21/2/20 ] The two most significant general categories that hold back scientific progress seem to me to be: 1/ The lack of a willingness at the level of individuals to … Continue reading
Posted in Ideas, Our Future, Philosophy, understanding
Tagged complexity, cooperation, future, Ideas, risk mitigation, science, technology, understanding
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Quora – Why should we trust science to save us from global warming?
Quora – Why should we trust science to save us from global warming? [ 15/2/20 ] The tools of science can be used to solve any real problem, but cannot be prescient about all possible long term consequences. Science is … Continue reading
Posted in Our Future, Technology
Tagged Climate change, risk mitigation, science, technology, understanding
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Quora – Can philosophy be measured or tested scientifically?
Quora – Can philosophy be measured or tested scientifically? [ 14/2/20 ] It all depends how you frame the question. If, like me, you view human awareness, and all levels of human culture, as expressions of levels of the evolution … Continue reading
Quora – Does the environment change affect the breathing rate?
Quora – Does the environment change affect the breathing rate? [30/1/20] Haven’t seen any studies on this, and I do know that the primary trigger to breath for most people is CO2 buildup. I am not sure if this is … Continue reading
