Isn't science part of culture? And have we not built our societies using the fruits of science and technology?
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Replying to @christianjbdev
Its part of society. Culture? No. Subcultures might be formed around it. Most ppl probably think or talk abt it seldom whilst benefitting.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Science is a human activity, so in that sense I'm including it as part of culture.
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Replying to @christianjbdev
Yes, it could well be a part of culture among those humans who do it or read abt it or watch things abt it for pleasure or profit.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Gah. It's not just about being a scientist. We have a knowledge economy in which people are rewarded for knowing 'stuff' & ability to reason
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Replying to @christianjbdev
Yes, we always have. That evo psych book on leadership covers this. Having knowledge improves status & largely explains mansplaining.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Misses the point rather. Knowledge is useful because it helps us make progress and get things done.
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Replying to @christianjbdev
Yes but people always thought that. But I agree with you that what we both understand to be genuine knowledge actually does that!
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Replying to @HPluckrose
You said using your sense of reason, not cos of some deep evo-psych urge to appreciate mansplainers.
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Replying to @christianjbdev
Yes, I agree with you. Of course I do. I just not as sure of the progressive thing as you where this is going to get more popular & better.
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I fear that other psychological impulses dominate us more & drive culture more & that these are largely irrational.
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