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Blog 104. Why scientists have no power

Posted on 08/20/2016 by Don Neeper

Not electrical power.  The other kind, social power.  The ability to influence other people and events.  What psychologist Dacher Keltner says is the ability to make a difference.  Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Complex systems, Governance, Ideology, Uncategorized | Tagged anti-science, belief, Book review, complex system, Governance, ideology, Keltner, Power Paradox, Science, science wars |

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