Tag: bias
Astrophysics and Molecular Genetics with the Parking Brake On
The ancient model of the cosmos, which was the model presupposed by most scientists prior to the mid 20th century, was Steady State.
Biased School Textbooks Aren’t Limited to Biology
Textbook publishers use their influence over kids and the appearance of neutrality to advance a set of strong biases.
Cognitive Conditioning and the Distortion of Reality
After following the discussion about evolution versus design for the past few decades, I have noticed a common trend.
Is Science Objective? Steven Pinker’s Counterattack Against the “War on Science”
Unfortunately, Pinker’s overweening faith in science as a reliable path to the truth has its own problems.
Toward Self-Scrutiny in Science
Think about how this kind of reasoning relates to the intelligent design and evolution debate.