Science news from a "critical rational" perspective. No "believing" in explanations here, no time for instrumentalism and a focus on good explanations of the evidence.
Introduction (epistemology in science): 00:00
Dark Matter: 04:32
Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND): 08:12
Statistical confidence in physics: 15:23
Instrumentalism in modern physics: 19:00
Fusion Power 'News': 22:09
"Spinoffs" from fusion research: 24:56
Advice for investors in pure science: 28:26
James Webb Space Telescope latest: 31:59
Concluding Remarks: 37:42
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Ep 6 "Creation" Ch.4, Part 1
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Episode 4: Chapter 3, Part 1 "The Spark"
Episode 3: Chapter 2 "Closer to Reality"
Episode 2: Chapter 1 "The Reach of Explanations"
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