Jerm Warfare | Michael Estfield: Warning Signs of Totalitarianism
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Jerm Warfare | Michael Estfield: Warning Signs of Totalitarianism
https://odysee.com/@jermwarfare:2/michael-esfeld:f - November 17th, 2021.
Michael is a professor of Philosophy Of Science at the University Of Lausanne in Switzerland.
He is very worried about what is happening to science (and the way in which we gather knowledge), and thinks that it's becoming too cult-like, centralised, and closed.
Michael chats about the differences between open and closed societies; why freedom is fragile; how to tell when science is political; and the importance of doing your own research.
http://www.michaelesfeld.com
https://jermwarfare.com/podcast - https://jermwarfare.com/blog/michael-esfeld Nov 18, 2021
He is very worried about the way in which we gather and distribute knowledge, arguing that it's becoming too cult-like, centralised, and closed.
Freedom to act and think creates open societies.
The open society is characterized by recognizing every human being as a person: the person has an inalienable dignity. When we think and act, we are free. This freedom gives rise to fundamental rights. These are rights of defense against external interference in one’s own judgement about how one wants to conduct one’s life.
In his conversation with me, Michael chats about the work of Karl Popper; the differences between open and closed societies; the fragility of freedom; being cautious of “the greater good” narrative; why “trust the science” is a nonsensical claim; the dangers of science becoming political; and why it’s important to do your own research.
Michael’s insight dovetails conversations I’ve had with Mattias Desmet and Piers Robinson.
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Jerm Warfare | Michael Estfield: Warning Signs of Totalitarianism
Jerm Warfare, Michael Estfield, Warning Signs of Totalitarianism, November 17 2021.
https://odysee.com/@jermwarfare:2/michael-esfeld:f - November 17th, 2021.
Michael is a professor of Philosophy Of Science at the University Of Lausanne in Switzerland.
He is very worried about what is happening to science (and the way in which we gather knowledge), and thinks that it's becoming too cult-like, centralised, and closed.
Michael chats about the differences between open and closed societies; why freedom is fragile; how to tell when science is political; and the importance of doing your own research.
http://www.michaelesfeld.com
https://jermwarfare.com/podcast - https://jermwarfare.com/blog/michael-esfeld Nov 18, 2021
He is very worried about the way in which we gather and distribute knowledge, arguing that it's becoming too cult-like, centralised, and closed.
Freedom to act and think creates open societies.
The open society is characterized by recognizing every human being as a person: the person has an inalienable dignity. When we think and act, we are free. This freedom gives rise to fundamental rights. These are rights of defense against external interference in one’s own judgement about how one wants to conduct one’s life.
In his conversation with me, Michael chats about the work of Karl Popper; the differences between open and closed societies; the fragility of freedom; being cautious of “the greater good” narrative; why “trust the science” is a nonsensical claim; the dangers of science becoming political; and why it’s important to do your own research.
Michael’s insight dovetails conversations I’ve had with Mattias Desmet and Piers Robinson.
This Content Is Mirrored. Please support the original creator. All credit, royalties and sincere thanks to the original source of this video.
Jerm Warfare | Michael Estfield: Warning Signs of Totalitarianism
Jerm Warfare, Michael Estfield, Warning Signs of Totalitarianism, November 17 2021.