Asterisk Magazine Issue 13: Navigating Trust in Science and Epistemic Hygiene
Clara Collier, editor of Asterisk Magazine, introduces the thirteenth issue with a personal reflection on the challenges of trusting science in an era of declining institutional confidence and political attacks. Acknowledging that the central question of individual epistemic responsibility is complex, the issue features diverse essays exploring the intersection of science, society, and technology. Contributors examine critical topics such as the decline in federal research funding, the failures of climate change communication, and the appeal of pseudoscience. The collection also delves into the history of science, competitive science fairs, and the role of machine learning in disease curing and AI safety. Furthermore, the issue highlights the connection between science and industry, discussing Taiwan’s ITRI, sensor technologies in autonomous vehicles, and global industrialization trends in China and Ethiopia. Ultimately, the magazine aims to help readers navigate contested scientific questions and foster informed citizenship in a modern democratic society, moving closer to understanding a world where scientific consensus is sometimes wrong or absent.
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Asterisk Magazine Issue 13: Navigating Trust in Science and Epistemic Hygiene
Clara Collier, editor of Asterisk Magazine, introduces the thirteenth issue with a personal reflection on the challenges of trusting science in an era of declining institutional confidence and political attacks. Acknowledging that the central question of individual epistemic responsibility is complex, the issue features diverse essays exploring the intersection of science, society, and technology. Contributors examine critical topics such as the decline in federal research funding, the failures of climate change communication, and the appeal of pseudoscience. The collection also delves into the history of science, competitive science fairs, and the role of machine learning in disease curing and AI safety. Furthermore, the issue highlights the connection between science and industry, discussing Taiwan’s ITRI, sensor technologies in autonomous vehicles, and global industrialization trends in China and Ethiopia. Ultimately, the magazine aims to help readers navigate contested scientific questions and foster informed citizenship in a modern democratic society, moving closer to understanding a world where scientific consensus is sometimes wrong or absent.
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