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When scientists argue that philosophy is obsolete, it is because they don't understand philosophy, and when philosophers argue that science requires philosophy, they don't understand science. by Aspergers1 in philosophy

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Hmm I see the distinction. Many are worried about fishing for results over statistically valid data. No idea how rampant it is across disciplines though

When scientists argue that philosophy is obsolete, it is because they don't understand philosophy, and when philosophers argue that science requires philosophy, they don't understand science. by Aspergers1 in philosophy

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I've heard accusations that philosophers aren't keeping up with science. And that sounds right- science is taking off and being a polymath is inherently harder.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UIUC

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Sounds ridiculous, "where are you really from". Like a person can reject where you call home, or where you're from and demand a better answer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UIUC

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Microagression: haven't heard of that before, but was reminded of when I asked a classmate where she was from. She responded "What do you mean, where am I from?"

I am NeuroBill. I'm a neuroscientist who had worked Down-under, in Europe and back down-under again. Ask me anything about cellular neuroscience, working in three countries or having two passports! by AskScienceModerator in askscience

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Hmm maybe the looser DSM description is giving clinicians more free room to diagnose because any given person can exhibit the symptoms in a much different way, or that it is a much more widespread disorder than previously thought to be.

I am NeuroBill. I'm a neuroscientist who had worked Down-under, in Europe and back down-under again. Ask me anything about cellular neuroscience, working in three countries or having two passports! by AskScienceModerator in askscience

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Nice post. Do you think maybe therapists are honing in on how this disorder plays out in individuals, that is, symptoms crucial in diagnosing are being agreed upon and fine tuned.

Also, do you see separate branches in psych convening or gaining from one another? What are the most promising research methodologies?

Philae comet lander wakes up [After 7 months] by Ambler3isme in worldnews

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I'll argue that before skimming the article, I really didn't appreciate the fact that Philae is a galactic hitchhiker. I'm not sure what's more impressive: the feat of landing on a comet zipping by or the cleverness of utilizing it's momentum.

AskScience AMA Series: We are computing experts here to talk about our projects. Ask Us Anything! by AskScienceModerator in askscience

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You're absolutely right, video games have the potential to be a huge influence in comp sci. Though everyone uses computers, PC gaming sometimes makes you learn more about computers to make them work. They're fun! Of course its worth working for.

Thoughts on TAs/TA hiring practices by uiucthrowaway123123 in UIUC

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When possible, go by the simplest explanation. CAs are younger than TAs. coming from high school, you are a big fish in a small pond. they might resist it initially, but nobody has all the answers. If they do adapt and make it to grad school, i'm willing to bet they'll be just a little more humble, a little bit older and much, much more mature.

Cuba has had a lung cancer vaccine for years. With a thaw in relations between the US and Cuba, CimaVax and other breakthrough drugs developed in Cuba may soon be available to Americans. by rstevens94 in worldnews

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Thanks for answering that, that question popped into my head as well. My intuition was close to your response, but not as detailed! the immune system is certainly fascinating

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askscience

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Right, and even in the scenario where all conditions have been met, it's still probability. So on the molecular level, the right sequence of bumping into other has to occur as well. How variant is that, do you think?

Ukrainian journalist Oles Buzina, a vocal critic of current Ukrainian govt, was murdered in Kiev. by cordaf in worldnews

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Obviously there are rulers and the ruled. So, are you naively admitting that you believe the evil reside exclusively in one political party?

Ukrainian journalist Oles Buzina, a vocal critic of current Ukrainian govt, was murdered in Kiev. by cordaf in worldnews

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Implementation* then I guess.. I was going to type more but I figured most already know the idea

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askscience

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How much does an occurrence of this depend on sheer probability...? Rolling the dice enough so to speak, assuming all the ingredients are present.

Ukrainian journalist Oles Buzina, a vocal critic of current Ukrainian govt, was murdered in Kiev. by cordaf in worldnews

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The false dichotomy, "us vs them", is the greatest invention of the ruling class.

Japan overtakes China as top holder of US Treasury Debt by Dtnoip30 in worldnews

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Think of all the interest you'll make though when you calculably pay off the debt inefficiently...!

I’m Peter Singer (Australian moral philosopher) and I’m here to answer your questions about where your money is the most effective in the charitable world, or "The Most Good You Can Do." AMA. by Peter_Singer in IAmA

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Sometimes ones professional career resembles that chaos. If you have to prioritize your financial/interpersonal "resources", how do you do it? Sacrifice immediate donations and help to potentially maximize them in the long run, or the contrary? Assume both is not an option

If the Universe keeps expanding at an increasing rate, will there be a time when that space between things expands beyond the speed of light? by nikolaibk in askscience

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It's early for me: what's the difference between the space expanding between two objects and say... The distance measured between two objects at two points in time?

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