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Why Trust Science?

Book • 2019
In *Why Trust Science?

*, Naomi Oreskes offers a compelling defense of science by emphasizing its social character as the foundation for trustworthiness.

The book explores the history and philosophy of science, arguing that consensus and collective vetting of claims are crucial indicators of scientific reliability.

It features critical responses from experts like Ottmar Edenhofer and Marc Lange, and a foreword by Stephen Macedo.

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Lisa Feldman Barrett
as a book that argues that scientific consensus is a key indicator of truth.
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#92 Lisa Feldman Barrett: Balancing the Brain Budget
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Michael Shermer
, the book contains a chapter on medical research in the 1890s at Harvard showing why women should not go to college.
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Drowning in Decisions: Do We Have Too Many Choices?
Mentioned by Jason Rines as the main topic of discussion for the podcast episode.
Why Trust Science? by Naomi Oreskes | ARI Bookshelf

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