Science, Society, and Controversy

In a world increasingly shaped by science and technology, how do we determine what constitutes truth? What role does society play in shaping scientific knowledge consensus? And what are the implications for the future of research and innovation? 

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Fuller, a renowned sociologist of science from the University of Warwick in the UK, for a thought-provoking conversation. Steve and I explore the deep connections between science and sociology, discussing how science can learn from sociology and vice versa. Steve challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to critically examine the complex interplay between science, society, and the pursuit of knowledge. 

With a passion for exploring the philosophical underpinnings of science, he shares his insights on social epistemology, the philosophy of science, and the evolving role science should play in society, especially in an increasingly polarized world.

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00:00 Intro

• 00:00:33 Steve’s origin story

• 00:04:14 Philosophy of science

• 00:08:47 Thomas Kuhn and the nature of scientific revolutions

• 00:17:23 DeleteMe

• 00:18:59 The Science Wars Conference and the role of social agendas

• 00:28:20 The Kitzmiller vs. Dover case

• 00:39:44 Intelligent design and peer review

• 00:51:55 The future of higher education

• 00:57:41 Scientific iconoclasm vs. conspiracy thinking

• 01:00:56 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Steve Fuller:

✖️ Twitter: https://x.com/ProfSteveFuller/ 
💻 Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/sfuller/

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