John Horgan challenges scientism embraced by Stephen Pinker. He explains what Pinker said and where they agree: Pinker faults Humists for accusing scientists of “scientism,” which could be defined as excessive trust in science. Attempting rhetorical jujitsu, Pinker suggests that science, because it is such a uniquely self-critical and successful generator of knowledge, deserves all … Continue reading Known unknowns and unknown unknowns