

Naomi Oreskes
Historian and author of "Merchants of Doubt" and "The Big Myth", known for her work on the history of science and the role of doubt in public policy.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 51min
Weaponizing Uncertainty: How Tech is Recycling Big Tobacco’s Playbook
Naomi Oreskes, a historian and author of "Merchants of Doubt," discusses how industries like tobacco and fossil fuels have weaponized uncertainty to protect their profits. She reveals the calculated tactics that create public confusion, such as astroturfing and framing issues as personal freedoms. Oreskes emphasizes the urgency of distinguishing real scientific skepticism from manufactured doubt, especially in the context of emerging technologies like AI. She advocates for adaptive governance and effective communication to combat disinformation and foster informed decision-making.

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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
145🇬🇧. The Religion of the Free Market - NAOMI ORESKES (VO)
Naomi Oreskes, professeure à Harvard et spécialiste de l'histoire des sciences, explore le concept de 'fondamentalisme de marché'. Elle discute de son impact sur les débats publics et les défis environnementaux. Oreskes dénonce les illusions du marché libre, considérées presque comme une religion, et leur influence sur la démocratie. Elle évoque également l'arrogance épistémique et critique le scepticisme erroné des négationnistes climatiques, tout en plaidant pour une action collective face à la crise climatique.