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Can science make sense of life? In conversation with Prof. Sheila Jasanoff

Reading Our Times

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Exploring the Tension between Religious and Scientific Conceptions of Humanity

This chapter explores the contrasting views of humanity in religious versus technocratic contexts, emphasizing the tension between reliance on divine gifts and scientific control. The speaker advocates for integrating humility into the dialogue around technology to foster a more harmonious relationship between science and faith.

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