“Given the power and influence that science increasingly has in our daily lives, it is important that we as citizens of an open and democratic society learn to separate good science from bunk. This is not just a matter of intellectual curiosity, as it affects where large portions of our tax money go, and in some cases even whether people’s lives are lost as a result of nonsense.”
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Massimo Pigliucci
Massimo Pigliucci is an Italian-American philosopher, scientist, and writer. Born on January 16, 1964, in Italy, he currently serves as a professor in the United States. Professor Pigliucci's research areas include the philosophy of science, cognitive science, and the history of philosophy. His works cover a range of topics from scientific methodology to science popularization. more
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