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The Knowledge Machine
Rich with tales of discovery from Galileo to general relativity, a stimulating and timely analysis of how science works and why we need it. 'The best introduction to the scientific …
Tychomancy
Michael Strevens makes three claims about rules for inferring physical probability. They are reliable. They constitute a key part of the physical intuition that allows us to …
Knowledge Machine
Michael Strevens's "e;provocative and fascinating"e; (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times) investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? …
Tychomancy
Tychomancy—meaning “the divination of chances”—presents a set of rules for inferring the physical probabilities of outcomes from the causal or dynamic properties of the systems …
Bigger than Chaos
Many complex systems-from immensely complicated ecosystems to minute assemblages of molecules-surprise us with their simple behavior. Consider, for instance, the snowflake, in …
The Impact of Technology and Innovation on the Wellbeing of the Legal Profession
The legal profession has undergone significant changes in the past few years. These have affected working structures and context within the profession, in turn affecting the …
The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science
Michael Strevens's "provocative and fascinating" (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times) investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did …
Thinking Off Your Feet
Many philosophers believe they can gain knowledge about the world from the comfort of their armchairs, simply by reflecting on the nature of things. But how can the mind arrive at …
The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science
- Why is science so powerful? - Why did it take so long--two thousand years after the invention of philosophy and mathematics--for the human race to start using science to learn …
Thinking Off Your Feet
Many philosophers believe they can gain knowledge about the world from the comfort of their armchairs, simply by reflecting on the nature of things. But how can the mind arrive at …
Knowledge Machine
Rich with tales of discovery from Galileo to general relativity, a stimulating and timely analysis of how science works and why we need it. 'The best introduction to the scientific …