Why Do We Settle for Groupthink?
Humans, the go along to get along species.
Humans evolved as a social species. Thinking for ourselves is hard. Going along with our group is easy.
How We Know What We Know
A Personal Journey
What does it mean to say, “I know?” The way that we answer that question matters. It matters a lot.
How We Know and Why You Should Care
A Scientist’s Perspective
If knowledge is power, isn’t it a good idea to make sure that knowledge is reliable? Given a choice, it is probably best to go with what works.
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Over his 30 year career as an internationally known astrophysicist, Dr. Jeff Hester was a key member of the team that repaired the Hubble Space Telescope. With one foot always on the frontiers of knowledge, he has been mentor, coach, team leader, award-winning teacher, administrator and speaker, to name a few of the hats he has worn. His Hubble image, the Pillars of Creation, was chosen by Time Magazine as among the 100 most influential photographs in history.