Special Episode: Adam Kucharski & Proof
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What questions do we need to ask about our beliefs?
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How does Adam Kucharski define proof in his book?
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What examples illustrate the complexity of certainty?
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And how can we convince others of that? These are precisely the questions that Adam Kucharski, who is professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, asks in his latest book, Proof, The Art and Science of Certainty.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What questions do we need to ask about our beliefs?
0:01–1:37
2
How does Adam Kucharski define proof in his book?
1:37–4:03
3
What examples illustrate the complexity of certainty?
4:03–5:44
4
How do personal beliefs affect our acceptance of evidence?
5:44–7:23
5
What role does uncertainty play in decision-making?
7:23–8:47
6
How should we evaluate the evidence in public health?
8:47–9:59
7
What is the significance of randomized controlled trials?
9:59–11:07
8
How can we improve our understanding of proof and certainty?
11:07–1:01:03
Speakers
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