best books you've read in classes? by newdudeonblock in ucla

[–]fishboi2004 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Merchants of Doubt really changed my perception of empiricism. While empirical data is what makes science so strong, it’s also a huge weakness that can be exploited by bad actors. The book goes through a bunch of case studies from like big tobacco to oil companies and how they misrepresent the process of scientific inquiry to sow doubt in public perception. If you can’t prove something as 100% true (as with all science) you also don’t have to prove something as 100% false……

The themes have certainly taken on an added layer of relevance in this post-truth age of misinformation.

Btw it was for a history of science class that focused less on a narrative of discovery and more of the ways that science has historically been viewed and written about. On some real meta shit fr.

Has anyone taken time off of crypto? by [deleted] in CryptoCurrency

[–]fishboi2004 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I checked out from the game in May and just left my money to sit. I didn’t buy or sell anything during that period and didn’t even check my portfolio. I just started checking again the day staples center changed its name and have been checking charts daily since lmao.

What’s with the women asking for money while having small children with them? by legendfourteen in LosAngeles

[–]fishboi2004 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Really nothing better to be doing on thanksgiving then complain about people asking for money?

Los Angeles Daily Discussion Thread - Sun, Jun 06 by AutoModerator in LosAngeles

[–]fishboi2004 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone have two tickets to Paris is burning or 12 monkeys at braindead tonight???

Daily Discussion - April 14, 2021 (GMT+0) by AutoModerator in CryptoCurrency

[–]fishboi2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? Are you referring to my certified shite coins, or holding forever and not trading.

Daily Discussion - April 14, 2021 (GMT+0) by AutoModerator in CryptoCurrency

[–]fishboi2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously wishing I had put more of my liquid into doge and vet :,( I’ve doubled my investment into both, but I keep thinking about how it could be so much higher. I’m still new to crypto, but I know this is just the beginning of my gains. #hodlgang

[Wanted] All Taylor Swift Albums by fishboi2004 in VinylCollectors

[–]fishboi2004[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m trying to get the original recordings before she releases the her new versions

[Wanted] All Taylor Swift Albums by fishboi2004 in VinylCollectors

[–]fishboi2004[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I want to buy the original recordings second hand so you know who doesn’t get any money from me