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The Profession of IT: Science Is Not Another Opinion.
- Source :
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Communications of the ACM . Mar2021, Vol. 64 Issue 3, p36-38. 3p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- An editorial is offered on the alleged differences between scientific disagreement and scientific skepticism within public discourse and policy making with a focus on the adoption of science-driven policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The history of scientific falsifiability is outlined as well as the social function of science in allegedly ameliorating uncertainty.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00010782
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Communications of the ACM
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 148915088
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3447257