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#86 (Reaction) - On Confidence and Evidence: Reacting to Brett Hall and Peter Boghossian (Part 2)

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Navigating Confidence and Truth

This chapter explores the complexities of confidence and belief, emphasizing the challenges of quantifying confidence levels in relation to personal trust and evidence interpretation. The dialogue examines the interplay between different explanations, epistemology, and decision-making, critiquing the application of Bayesian reasoning in expressing confidence. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the necessity of clear communication regarding confidence to foster meaningful discourse while recognizing that confidence does not equate to absolute truth.

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