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Today's Leading Thinkers on Science in the Age of Certainty

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An Edge Question Series

In an era marked by rapid scientific advancement and profound uncertainty, it is more important than ever to critically examine the nature and significance of science. Today Leading Thinkers On Science In The Age Of Certainty Edge Question Series brings together the insights of thirty-two leading intellectuals, scientists, and artists to explore this complex and multifaceted topic.

What We Believe but Cannot Prove: Today's Leading Thinkers on Science in the Age of Certainty (Edge Question Series)

by John Brockman

4.4 out of 5

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The contributors to this volume offer a wide range of perspectives, from the optimistic belief that science can solve all of humanity's problems to the more cautious view that science is a powerful tool that must be used wisely. They discuss the relationship between science and technology, the role of science in society, and the challenges facing science in the 21st century.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of science and its impact on our world. The contributors' insights are thought-provoking and challenging, and they offer a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the role of science in society.

Here are just a few of the questions that the contributors address:

What is the nature of scientific knowledge?
How does science change our understanding of the world?
What are the limits of science?
What is the relationship between science and technology?
What is the role of science in society?
What are the challenges facing science in the 21st century?

The contributors to this volume include:

Brian Arthur
Daniel C. Dennett
Freeman Dyson
Gerd Gigerenzer
John Horgan
Donald Hoffman
Steven Pinker
Martin Rees
Lisa Randall
Lee Smolin
Neil deGrasse Tyson
And many more

Today Leading Thinkers On Science In The Age Of Certainty Edge Question Series is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of science and its impact on our world. The contributors' insights are thought-provoking and challenging, and they offer a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the role of science in society.

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What We Believe but Cannot Prove: Today's Leading Thinkers on Science in the Age of Certainty (Edge Question Series)

by John Brockman

4.4 out of 5