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1 week ago

Practical Epistemology Revisited: The Lab Hypothesis for COVID

One is that I almost always qualify the claims I make. This is not to weasel (weakening a claim to protect it from criticism) but because I am aware of my epistemic limitations: as Socrates said, I know that I know nothing. People often prefer claims made with certainty and see expressions of doubt as signs of weakness. Another way I annoy people is by presenting alternatives to my views and providing reasons as to why they might be right.
Philosophy
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Covid lab leak' theory isn't just a rightwing conspiracy pretending that's the case is bad for science | Jane Qiu

Public distrust of science complicates the Covid-19 origins debate, overshadowing simple political narratives.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Executive Order Restricts Gain of Function' Research on Pathogens

President Trump signed an executive order limiting gain of function research amid concerns over pandemic risks.
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