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The strange paradox of modern science denialismModern science denialism often critiques scientists' conclusions rather than denying the validity of science itself.
Weight Loss, Philosophy & ScienceScientific reasoning is inductive, which means conclusions based on evidence may still be false; this affects nutrition and exercise recommendations.
Emergent gravity may be a dead idea, but it's not a bad oneEmergent gravity proposes gravity is an illusion arising from deeper interactions, potentially explaining dark matter, but struggles under scientific evaluation.
Demis Hassabis-James Manyika: AI will help us understand the very fabric of realityAI could accelerate scientific discovery and help answer fundamental questions about the universe.
New Medieval Books: The Rules of Logic - Medievalists.netReaders gain insights into language ambiguities and challenges in formulating clear arguments.The text enriches understanding of medieval Arabic perspectives on logic.
"Life does not exist": The deceptively tricky task of defining lifeLife is fundamentally challenging to define, blurring the lines between living and non-living.Prominent scientists argue about the essence and existence of life, suggesting it may be an illusion.