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Galaxy Classification Challenges
- David Deutsch describes his experience as a graduate student classifying galaxies on photographic plates.
- He highlights the challenges of distinguishing galaxies from stars and other objects using rudimentary methods.
The Illusion of Certainty
- Certainty is a pervasive human desire, influencing scientists, philosophers, and religious dogmatists alike.
- This antifallibilism contrasts with the fallibilist view that knowledge is always provisional.
The Universe as Our Home
- The universe is vast, but it is our home and resource.
- We use knowledge and technology to navigate and control this hostile environment.