Tag: Filters Against Folly
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The Numerate Filter
The book excerpt “Filters Against Folly” by Garrett Hardin emphasizes the importance of numeracy in decision-making, especially in areas such as regulation, public health, and environmental protection. It criticizes innumerate thinking seen in laws like the Delaney Amendment, and advocates for a more balanced and quantitative approach to addressing complex societal issues.
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Three Filters of Reality
In “Filters Against Folly” by Garrett Hardin, he discusses the importance of three intellectual filters: literacy, numeracy, and ecolacy. These filters help us understand and avoid mistakes. By examining these filters, we can focus on substantive issues rather than personalities, and better predict the consequences of our actions.