Ben Waber reviewed Why Trust Science? by Naomi Oreskes
A Rousing Interrogation of the Nature of Science
5 stars
Oreskes delivers an inspired, rigorous interrogation of the nature of science, its history, its faults, and why it's essential. The deep exploration of what we mean by science and how the many processes and norms that comprise its essence is incisive and illuminating, and the discussion of how different groups can distort science is essential. The sections on scientific failures of the past are also instructive, providing patterns to learn from moving forward. Highly recommend
Oreskes delivers an inspired, rigorous interrogation of the nature of science, its history, its faults, and why it's essential. The deep exploration of what we mean by science and how the many processes and norms that comprise its essence is incisive and illuminating, and the discussion of how different groups can distort science is essential. The sections on scientific failures of the past are also instructive, providing patterns to learn from moving forward. Highly recommend
