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Tag Archives: Max Weber
Why do we trust scientists?
Individuals can’t master the mathematics of cryptography or the molecular biology of vaccines, yet they still trust these fields of science and the suggestions of their exponents to make decisions. Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Culture, Science
Tagged Brian Keating, Brian Wansink, communalism, contributory expertise, epistemic dependence, facts, Francesca Gino, Harry Collins, Indian knowledge systems, interactional expertise, John Hardwig, Max Weber, Mertonian norms, organised scepticism, p-hacking, rational-legal authority, Robert Evans, scientific expertise, social knowledge, social prestige
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The virtues of local travel
Here’s something I wish I’d read before overtourism and flygskam removed the pristine gloss of desirability from the selfies, 360º panoramas and videos the second-generation elites posted every summer on the social media: It’s ok to prioritize friendships, community, and … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life notes, Op-eds
Tagged Bengaluru, climate change, Delhi, extractive capitalism, flygskam, grifter, Max Weber, mental health, overtourism, Protestant ethic, remote working, Silicon Valley, work from home
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