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#1112 Angela Potochnik - Recipes for Science: An Introduction to Scientific Methods and Reasoning

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The Human Influence in Science

This chapter examines how science is not isolated from social and historical contexts, influenced by the backgrounds and values of scientists. It discusses the significance of cognitive diversity and how varying perspectives foster comprehensive scientific inquiry, while also addressing issues of exclusion and disparity in participation within the field. The chapter highlights the necessity for diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, emphasizing the interplay between scientific knowledge and the values that shape it.

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