"Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths." — Karl Popper Related maxims: "have opinions" and "better wrong than vague".https://twitter.com/unfinishthought/status/897993962425733120 …
Exhibit A: @jordanbpeterson, getting millions of young people interested in psychological science by framing key life-issues in terms of myths, archetypes, and hero's journeys....
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That is not what Popper meant by science must start with myths. He is referring to those stories that substituted for what we now call knowledge. They attempted to explain the world, often involving the supernatural. By showing errors in myths, opens the door to progress.
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You think psychological science is not a developed form of myths, archetypes, hero's journeys, etc.?
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