Tag: garrett hardin
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The Paradoxical Wealth of Information
The content discusses the conservation of matter, energy, and information, highlighting the distinctions between them and their implications. It also addresses the distribution of information, copyright laws, and the challenges of funding pure research. The author emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to incentivize creativity and support scientific exploration in society.
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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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Sins of the Literate
Language has evolved to encompass indirect approaches like irony and sarcasm. This meta-language can be found in literature, but is absent in scientific works. Language serves to promote and prevent thought, with the latter evident in evasive statements. The use of poetic language can hinder understanding, especially in ecological rhetoric.
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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.