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The Importance of the Scientific Method in the Digital Age
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The scientific method is a powerful tool for finding truth and has contributed to human progress. It's crucial that we continue to embrace methods that lead to the truth in a world where ideas can become disconnected from reality.
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The digital economy and revenue models that prioritize growth and user attention may push media outlets away from seeking truth and towards spreading information rapidly regardless of accuracy.
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The digital economy and revenue models that prioritize growth and user attention may push media outlets away from seeking truth and towards spreading information rapidly regardless of accuracy. This could lead to a future where truth is relative and disconnected from reality.
ChapterThe Importance of the Scientific Method in the Digital Age
Episode#141 – Erik Brynjolfsson: Economics of AI, Social Networks, and Technology
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The scientific method is a powerful tool for finding truth and discriminating between what is true vs. false; it has likely resulted in much of the progress made over the past few centuries.
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The scientific method is a powerful tool for finding truth and discriminating between what is true vs. false; it has likely resulted in much of the progress made over the past few centuries. However, there are still ongoing efforts to spread misinformation and hatred.