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Dwarkesh PodcastAug 22, 2020

Matjaž Leonardis - Science, Identity, and Probability

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Guest: Matjaž Leonardis

Notable books mentioned: Against Method, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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Against MethodThinking, Fast and Slow
Guest: Matjaž Leonardis
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Matjaž Leonardis has co-written a paper with David Deutsch about the Popper-Miller Theorem. In this episode, we talk about that as well as the dangers of the scientific identity, the nature of scientific progress, and advice for young people who want to be polymaths. Watch on YouTube . Listen on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or any other podcast platform. Podcast website here. Follow Matjaž's excellent Twitter . Follow me on Twitter for updates on future episodes! Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe
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Against Method
Best for listeners interested in philosophy of science, methodology, and critiques of strict scientific methodsOften cited around scientific method debate

“speaker says 'his student ... actually wrote a book against method' and repeats 'actually wrote a book against method'—explicit mention of the title”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: listeners interested in philosophy of science, methodology, and critiques of strict scientific methods
Key quote: “actually wrote a book against method which is sort of yet another kind of philosopher of science arguing against that idea”
The host brings up Karl Popper and his critique of a singular scientific method to challenge the idea that scientists should rigidly identify with one family of methods. They mention the book Against Method as an example of a philosopher arguing against the notion of a single prescriptive method and to support the view that methodological choice is more mysterious and flexible.
ASIN: 1844674428
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Best for Listeners interested in cognitive biases and decision-making researchOften cited around conjunction fallacy

“Mentioned as the book by Daniel Kahneman that popularized the Linda experiment and the conjunction fallacy.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in cognitive biases and decision-making research
Key quote: “Mentioned as the book by Daniel Kahneman that popularized the Linda experiment and the conjunction fallacy.”
The host mentions Daniel Kahneman's book to identify the source that popularized the Linda experiment and the conjunction fallacy. It is used to give listeners a quick reference for where the idea originated rather than as an in-depth discussion of the book's content.
ASIN: 0374533555
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