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Garrett Hardin: The Other Side of Expertise

From Garrett Hardin‘s mind-blowingly awesome Filters Against Folly. In our highly technological society we cannot do without experts. We accept this fact of life, but not without anxiety. There …

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Bertrand Russell: On Avoiding Foolish Opinions

We’d all like to avoid folly, wouldn’t we? Avoiding stupidity is easier than seeking brilliance. It doesn’t take a genius. Only a few simple ideas. Philosopher Bertrand Russell …

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