The article discusses the growing mistrust in institutions like government and media, with statistics showing strikingly low confidence levels among the U.S. populace. Critics leverage this skepticism to propose alternatives to established experts. The discussion draws from Michael Strevens' book, The Knowledge Machine, which emphasizes that the foundation of real science hinges on empirical evidence rather than philosophical reasoning or debate. Ultimately, to challenge accepted scientific views, one must adhere to the standards of data collection, underscoring the importance of evidence in scientific discourse.
People in the U.S. have much less trust in institutions than they used to, from churches to governments to businesses to journalism.
In Michael Strevens' new book, The Knowledge Machine, he lays out what he believes is at the core of science's extraordinary success: The Iron Rule of Science.
#trust-in-institutions #philosophy-of-science #scientific-method #data-collection #mistrust-in-experts
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