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#878 Vlasta Sikimić: Epistemic Attitudes in Science, Epistemic Efficiency, and Epistemic Equity

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The Costs of English Dominance in Scientific Communication

This chapter examines the negative repercussions of reducing scientific production to English, including epistemic costs and material costs for non-native English speakers. It explores linguistic testimonial injustice and the impact of language barriers on research dissemination. The chapter also raises questions about the influence of automated translation on scientific communication and the diversity of ideas in the scientific community.

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