-- On 22 Jun 2006, at 17:42, Michael Perelman wrote:
This is probably a bit tangential, but science, by itself, is not
enough [...]
I don't have an answer as to how to strike a balance between science
and social
responsibility in a capitalist world, but that objective seems more
important than
ever now.
Yes, but I think the main point is to encourage a scientific mindset.
That is, an approach open to criticism and based in experimental
verification.
As you point out, we run the risk of fetishism in converting science
into scientism.
Comradely,
Marc
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