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How do we distinguish science from pseudoscience? What makes a method "scientific"? In Philosophy of Scientific Method, we explore the fundamental questions behind scientific reasoning, from the logic of hypothesis testing to the role of falsifiability, induction, and paradigms in scientific progress. Drawing from the works of philosophers like Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, and Imre Lakatos, this podcast delves into the philosophical foundations of science and its ever-evolving nature. Whether you're a scientist, a philosopher, or simply curious about how we acquire knowledge.

Remember the scientific method? The one they taught you in school with the hypothesis (or whatever) to get to the facts and therefore the truth? In dealing with a world full of opinions and questionable data, best friends Jamie and Noreen delve into the facts. We’ll spend one week breaking down all the data on a certain topic and then spend the next week chatting with an expert on that subject. No topics are off the table, so get ready to learn about everything from reality TV (maybe the Kardashian’s are actually geniuses?) to decriminalizing drugs. Check out our website: https://...

In this book, Lee McIntyre argues that what distinguishes science from its rivals is what he calls "the scientific attitude" - caring about evidence and being willing to change theories on the basis of new evidence. The history of science is littered with theories that were scientific but turned out to be wrong; the scientific attitude reveals why even a failed theory can help us to understand what is special about science.