David Eagleman - The Power of Possibility

ideacity August 17, 2015
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David Eagleman discusses the value of uncertainty and coins the term “possibilianism” to describe an attitude that openly explores the space of possibilities and new ideas. The vastness of our ignorance should cause us to approach science, Eagleman argues, from a spirit of humility and a tolerance for holding multiple hypotheses simultaneously.

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