The Channel McGilchrist Podcast Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 11: Chapter 11 - Science's claims on truth.
Sep 23, 2024
Engage in a fascinating dialogue about the complex relationship between science and truth. Discover the limitations of scientific understanding and the value of experiential knowledge. The speakers highlight the importance of creativity in evolution and challenge the linear scientific method. Explore how perceived separations can obfuscate deeper interconnectedness and appreciate the fluidity of life's structures, emphasizing a holistic view that integrates diverse perspectives beyond mere empirical evidence.
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Information vs. Understanding
- Science provides information, but understanding requires more than data.
- Experiential aspects, like the meaning of a ballet, are difficult for science to capture.
Science's Limits
- Science has limits, which some scientists and non-scientists find hard to accept.
- Some elevate science as the sole path to truth, rejecting any limitations.
Scientism and Skepticism
- Be wary of claims that science will eventually explain everything, including subjective experiences.
- Good scientists are often skeptical of grand claims made on behalf of science.
