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Science is a systematic discipline that builds and organises knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses and predictions about the universe. Modern science is typically divided into two – or three – major branches: the natural sciences, which study the physical world, and the social sciences, which study individuals and societies.
Credit: Wikipedia - scienceThe greatest scientific discovery was the discovery of ignorance. Once humans realised how little they knew about the world, they suddenly had a very good reason to seek new knowledge, which opened up the scientific road to progress. | Yuval Noah Harari Continue reading The Greatest Scientific Discovery Was the Discovery of Ignorance Yuval Noah Harari
Science is more than a body of knowledge. It’s a way of thinking. A way of skeptically interrogating the universe with a fine understanding of human fallability. If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then we’re Continue reading The Power of Skepticism Carl Sagan
In this book Enlightenment Now, cognitive scientist Steven Pinker assesses the human condition in the third millennium and urges us to step back from the gory headlines and prophecies of doom, which play to our psychological biases. Instead, follow the data: In seventy-five graphs, Pinker shows that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness Continue reading Enlightenment Now: the Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker (2019)
Reason tells us that political deliberation would be most fruitful if it treated governance more like scientific experimentation and less like an extreme-sports competition. | Steven Pinker Continue reading Treating Governance Like Scientific Experimentation Steven Pinker
Transcript My feeling, Charlie, is that pseudoscience, superstition, new-age so-called beliefs, and fundamentalist zealotry are not new. They’ve been with us as long as we’ve been human. However, we now live in an age driven by science and technology, with formidable technological powers. Science and technology are propelling us forward at accelerating rates. If we—the Continue reading Carl Sagan – Prophetic Last Interview Carl Sagan (1995)
Steven Johnson is an American popular science author and media theorist. 5 Minute Life Lessons with Steven Johnson WebsiteSteven JohnsonWikipediaSteven JohnsonX (Twitter)@stevenbjohnsonYouTubeSteven JohnsonGoogleSteven JohnsonBooks: Steven Johnson (2)Did Coffee Fuel the Age of Enlightenment? Steven Johnson (2009)Where Good Ideas Come From Steven Johnson (2010)Videos: Steven Johnson (2)Did Coffee Fuel the Age of Enlightenment? Steven Johnson (2009)Where Continue reading Steven Johnson Popular science author
Karl Popper, the great philosopher of science, once divided the world into two categories: clocks and clouds. Clocks are neat, orderly systems that can be solved through reduction; clouds are an epistemic mess, “highly irregular, disorderly, and more or less unpredictable.” The mistake of modern science is to pretend that everything is a clock, … | Jonah Lehrer Continue reading Clouds Not Clocks Jonah Lehrer
Science curiosity is a desire to seek out and consume scientific information just for the pleasure of doing so. People who are science-curious do this because they take satisfaction in seeing what science does to resolve mysteries. That is different from somebody who would show interest in scientific information because they had a specific goal like wanting to do well in school. Science-curious … | Dan Kahan Continue reading Science Curiosity Is a Desire to Seek Out and Consume Scientific Information Dan Kahan
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Enlightenment Now: the Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time Tags: culture (24) | evolution (32) | Continue reading Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea Carter Phipps (2012)
Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. | Carl Sagan Continue reading Science Is a Profound Source of Spirituality Carl Sagan
1. It is easy to obtain confirmations, or verifications, for nearly every theory–if we look for confirmations. 2. Confirmations should count only if they are the result of risky predictions; that is to say, if, unenlightened by the theory in question, we should have expected an event which was incompatible with the theory–an event which would have refuted the theory. 3. Every ‘good’ scientific … | Karl Popper Continue reading Science as Falsification Karl Popper
For to say that, assuming the earth moves and the sun stands still, all the appearances are saved better than with eccentrics and epicycles, is to speak well; there is no danger in this, and it is sufficient for mathematicians. But to want to affirm that the sun really is fixed in the center of the heavens and only revolves around itself (i.e., … | Cardinal Bellarmine Continue reading Assuming the Earth Moves and the Sun Stands Still Cardinal Bellarmine (1615)
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Understanding the scientific method is crucial for navigating the complexities of the natural world. Many people struggle with science because they lack a basic grasp of its principles. By learning the scientific method, we can engage with science more effectively and make more informed decisions in everyday life. Continue reading The Scientific Method The backbone of modern science
The Scientific Method Understanding Scientific Terms Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Scientific knowledge is always open to change and revision. This provisional nature of knowledge can be misunderstood as a flaw in the scientific method, leading Continue reading The Provisional Nature of Scientific Knowledge Understanding science as an ongoing process
Science aims to uncover the truths of the natural world through careful observation and experimentation. However, it’s essential to acknowledge its limitations, as human biases and errors can influence results. Recognizing science’s fallibility leads to a more accurate and evolving understanding of our universe. Continue reading The Fallibility of Science Understanding the limits and strengths of science
The Scientific Method for Everyday Life Recognising New Age Mumbo Jumbo Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Misinformation and disinformation are common on the web, often overshadowing crucial facts. Pseudoscience, in particular, masquerades as legitimate science without Continue reading Pseudoscience and Its Dangers Misinformation and its impact on society
Much like pseudoscience, New Age beliefs and practices are widespread and often presented in confusing or meaningless terms, which can mislead people into adopting unproven ideas or ignoring evidence-based solutions. Recognizing the difference between credible information and New Age mumbo jumbo is crucial for making informed decisions and avoiding potential harm. Continue reading Recognising New Age Mumbo Jumbo Understanding and avoiding deceptive New Age ideas
Motivated reasoning is where we look for arguments in favor of conclusions we want to believe, regardless of the evidence. This is a primary stumbling block in forming sound beliefs and making good decisions. However, if we are science-curious, we are more likely to explore data contradicting our worldview and are less prone to this bias. Continue reading Science Curiosity A desire to seek out and consume scientific information for pleasure
