David B. Kinney

In this discussion, David B. Kinney, an Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellow at SFI and expert in the philosophy of science, sheds light on the intricate relationship between science and philosophy. He explores radical ideas like rational ignorance and the biases that influence scientific inquiry. The conversation delves into causation and probability, particularly in astrobiology, while highlighting the significance of cognitive biases shaped by evolutionary dynamics. Kinney advocates for collaboration between scientific and philosophical communities to tackle systemic inequality and the limitations of human understanding.