The Cabrera Lab Podcast #13: How Do We Know What Is Real?
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Jun 19, 2024 Curious about the nature of reality? Dive into a discussion that merges philosophical insights with scientific inquiry. Discover how observation reshapes our understanding and the role of curiosity in science. Unpack the complexities of confirmation bias, especially in today's social media landscape. Learn how science isn't just for academics but a personal journey everyone can embark on. This exploration encourages us all to refine our mental models and engage with the world around us in new and enlightening ways.
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Science Refines Everyday Thinking
- Science refines everyday thinking to align mental models with reality.
- Science constantly adapts based on observable phenomena to better approximate reality.
Triangulate to Approximate Reality
- Gather knowledge from multiple sources: reading, observation, questions, and experiments.
- Triangulate these findings to increase confidence in your understanding of reality.
Use Everyday Experiments
- Conduct informal experiments in daily life to test your mental models.
- Use observations and interactions as data to validate or revise your assumptions.