Philosophy of Science with Massimo Pigliucci (podcast 37)



Ginger and Massimo

Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk by scientist-turned-philosopher, Massimo Pigliucci is an excellent discussion of the challenges faced by the average non-scientist in today's information-rich world. After explaining what distinguishes science from pseudoscience (a major source of "bunk"), his book gives practical advice about trusting experts. (hint: having a PhD doesn't make one an expert!)

Pigliucci also discussed these themes during a talk he gave last month at The Amazing Meeting 8, which was held in Las Vegas, NV. That's where I recorded the interview that I am posting today as Books and Ideas Episode 37. The focus of the interview is the role of philosophy of science in today's complex world.

Listen to Episode 37 of Books and Ideas

 

Episode Transcript (Download PDF)

 

Episode 37 Show Notes:

 


Further Reading:


Announcements:


  • The next episode of Books and Ideas will be recorded LIVE at 8:30 PM (Eastern Time) Sunday September 5 at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, Georgia. I will be interviewing novelists Skyler White and Christiana Ellis.

  • I am also scheduled to interview Dr. Scott Lilenfield co-author of 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior. This interview will be posted in the Brain Science Podcast feed in late September.

  • For updates please subscribe to Ginger Campbell's newsletter.

  • You can now stream or download episodes and transcripts of this podcast directly to your iPhone®, Touch® or iPad® using the Books and Ideas application.

  • Please share Books and Ideas with your friends and don't forget to leave reviews in the iTunes® Store.

 


 

 

 

Subscribe to Books and Ideas Podcast:

 

itunes-badge-30 feed-icon32x32 zunelogo-70 mail-sticker-tiny