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World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: December 31, Russian President Boris Yeltsin resigns

Dec. 31 is New Year's Eve and marks many historical events, notable deaths, cultural milestones, and famous birthdays.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
6 months 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.
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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 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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