Overview
Explore the intersection of philosophy and science in this thought-provoking 56-minute talk by David B. Kinney at the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into the nature, limits, and reliability of scientific knowledge as Kinney, an Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellow, discusses rational ignorance, explanatory depth, and causation. Examine how philosophical inquiry can enhance scientific understanding, addressing fundamental questions about the cosmos and our methods of acquiring knowledge. Learn about causal modeling, evolutionary dynamics, and the concept of white ignorance. Reflect on the importance of bringing science and philosophy into conversation to tackle complex issues and improve our approach to scientific exploration.
Syllabus
Introduction
Kinneys background
Kinneys PhD
Kinneys work
Causal modeling
Causal Markov Condition
Screening Off Condition
The Smoking Example
Historical Contingency
Evolutionary Dynamics
Evolutionary Theory
White Ignorance
Risk Taking
Direct Interventions
Evolutionary Thinking
Socratic vs Euclidian Inquiry
Humility
Taught by
Santa Fe Institute