Challenging AssumptionswithDonald Michael

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Donald Michael, PhD, was a policy analyst for the National Science Foundation and the Joint Chiefs of Staff and author of The Next Generation and The Uncertain Society. He suggests that we are frequently misled by the certainties offered by politicians and social reformers. He also takes issue with the anti-scientistic bias of many social activists, adding that by admitting our uncertainties we can begin to learn.

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Published on August 24, 2024

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