SkepticBlog FeedPosted by mattusmaximus on May 11, 2010
In a recent TED Talk Michael Specter, a science & technology journalist and author of “Denialism: How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and Threatens Our Lives”, expresses quite eloquently the dangers of buying into various forms of nonsense such as anti-vaccination, opposition to genetically-modified foods while embracing “organic food”, and alt-med herbal woo…
Hat tip to Phil at Skeptic Money 🙂
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Posted by mattusmaximus on April 1, 2010
I just watched a fascinating video presentation by Sam Harris titled “Science Can Answer Moral Questions” which he gave at the TED Talks this past February. One of the key questions it addresses is the notion that science & morality (and hence, religion) must, by definition, occupy different spheres of influence. While I don’t agree with Harris on everything, I certainly think he makes a very compelling argument in this presentation, and I encourage you to watch it.
Hat tip to Phil at Skeptic Money for directing me to this video!
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