

Luck and Knowledge | Mylan Engel
Aug 20, 2023
Exploring the connection between luck and knowledge, using examples such as lucky guesses and mistaken identifications. Discusses challenges of determining truth in a polarized world and importance of media literacy. Explores real-world consequences and consistency in defining knowledge through legal cases. Examines attempts to eliminate knowledge-destroying veritic luck.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Luck in Justified True Belief
01:54 • 33min
Determining Truth in a Polarized World
35:12 • 3min
The Importance of Media Literacy and Avoiding Misinformation
37:46 • 11min
Liability, Knowledge, and Moral Luck
49:11 • 2min
Epistemic Justification and Blocking Veritic Luck
51:28 • 7min