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The Limits of Science
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The idea of scientism refers to the belief that science is the only reliable way of knowing things, disregarding other methods. This mindset has become dominant in Western society and is limiting our ability to understand the world around us through other means.
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The Christian belief in God as the creator of the world is not simply a matter of explaining the origins of the universe; it is a statement of belief that through Jesus Christ, humans can be reconciled with the maker of all things.
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The Christian belief in God as the creator of the world is not simply a matter of explaining the origins of the universe; it is a statement of belief that through Jesus Christ, humans can be reconciled with the maker of all things.
ChapterThe Limits of Science
Episode#112 – Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the concept of scientism, which is the belief that science is the only way to obtain reliable knowledge, and explores the idea that there are other ways of understanding the world beyond science.
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This podcast discusses the concept of scientism, which is the belief that science is the only way to obtain reliable knowledge, and explores the idea that there are other ways of understanding the world beyond science.
ChapterThe Limits of Science
Episode#112 – Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The arguments of the new atheists are strongly influenced by scientism, which claims that science is the only legitimate source of knowledge.
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The arguments of the new atheists are strongly influenced by scientism, which claims that science is the only legitimate source of knowledge. However, many areas of human experience, including history, sociology, economics, and philosophy, cannot be fully understood through scientific inquiry alone.