New Books in Neuroscience Intellectual Humility in Science: A Discussion with Glenn Sauer
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Mar 10, 2022 Glenn Sauer, Professor of Biology at Fairfield University, discusses intellectual humility, the conflict between science and religion, and the politics of certainty in contemporary discourse. The chapter also explores the influence of capitalism on media and the importance of open-mindedness. The speakers share personal experiences of making mistakes, facing rejection, and the fear of being wrong. They also discuss the role of music in their lives and the impact of fear and uncertainty on society.
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Grant Rejection Leads to Improvement
- Glenn Sauer recounts a grant rejection due to a missing reference.
- Reading the reference sparked an idea that improved the resubmitted, successful grant.
Course Rejection
- Sauer's initial science-religion course proposal got rejected by the religious studies department.
- This rejection highlighted his lack of understanding of religious studies methodologies, prompting further exploration.
Defining Intellectual Humility
- Intellectual humility involves recognizing the limits of one's knowledge.
- It fosters a desire to learn more and actively listen to others.