articles tagged: scientific inquiry


# science   

why we have to abandon the popular “lone genius” narrative of science

Writers constantly tell us about mavericks whose genius overturned the status quo. Their stories aren’t just wrong, they’re dangerous.
why we have to abandon the popular “lone genius” narrative of science

# politics   

why the accommodationists still don’t get it…

Michael Ruse once again shows us why accommodationists don't understand science and how it works, and don't want to understand it.
why the accommodationists still don’t get it…

# tech   

international futurism: evolution and civilizations

While utopians dream of tomorrow's world, they often forget that we can't take anything for granted when it comes to humanity's future.
international futurism: evolution and civilizations

# science   

trying to find the limits of philosophy

At what point do considering the limits of our knowledge and different ways of understanding turn into pointless navel-gazing?
trying to find the limits of philosophy

# science   

when anti-research groups get violent

Scientists studying potentially dangerous chemicals and candidates for life-saving treatments on animals are under attack. Literally.
when anti-research groups get violent