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1102: The Uncertain Science Behind What We Understand As ‘Truth’
Episode 1102
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
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Throughout history, humans have been on a search for truth. From the ancient Greeks and their belief in a universal truth, to our Founding Fathers writing, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” In a world of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and the rising influence of artificial intelligence, where does truth fit in? Mathematician Adam Kucharski, author of Proof: The Art and Science of Certainty, joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss the complicated truth.Read an excerpt of Proof: The Art and Science of Certainty.Guest:
Dr. Adam Kucharski is a mathematician and author of Proof: The Art and Science of Certainty. He is based in London.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at . Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
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Dr. Adam Kucharski is a mathematician and author of Proof: The Art and Science of Certainty. He is based in London.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at . Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
99% of people are being fed 'pop-science' garbage.
If you want the real intelligence without the digital tracking, you just found the exit. Bypass the system noise now.
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⚪ GET THE UNFILTERED ARCHIVE