Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
sapinker's profile
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Verified account
@sapinker

Tweets

Steven PinkerVerified account

@sapinker

Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

Boston, MA
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
Joined January 2010

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker 14 Nov 2013

    Is science ultimately based on faith, just like religion? No. http://slate.me/17sY8l1 

    9:29 AM - 14 Nov 2013
    • 203 Retweets
    • 138 Likes
    • Ben Weinlick Richard Thomas, RN Marco Lara Dan J julian guzman Meyas Adam José Fdo. Londoño Leandro Aragão Emir Türkmen
    51 replies 203 retweets 138 likes
      1. TakingHayekSeriously‏ @FriedrichHayek 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        .@sapinker The attack on science as "faith-based" arose out of Germany as an attack on the economic science of Adam Smith and Carl Menger.

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. TakingHayekSeriously‏ @FriedrichHayek 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        .@sapinker Attacks on the causal explanatory science of F. A. Hayek from leftist economists asserted it was a base on nothing but "faith".

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. eyebeleave ن‏ @eyebeleave 14 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        “@sapinker: Is science ultimately based on faith, just like religion? No. http://slate.me/17sY8l1 ” <I disagree - refutation to follow soon :)

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Dom‏ @MD0M 14 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker @Slate it is. Science is the Church of Academia. They even pay indulgences... which are called Grants these days. #PushThingsFwd

        1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. TakingHayekSeriously‏ @FriedrichHayek 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        .@sapinker The epistemological attack launched against the science of Smith & Hayek was so sweeping in nature it encompassed all of science.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Luis Eduardo Mella‏ @Mella10G 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @FriedrichHayek

        @FriedrichHayek @sapinker this article is way to positivistic to my taste... actually remembers me the Hayek critique to constructivism...

        2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
      4. TakingHayekSeriously‏ @FriedrichHayek 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @Mella10G

        @Mella10G Ironically @sapinker's books reject the picture of knowledge assumed by Coyne eg language is a biological & cultural inheritance.

        2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
      5. Luis Eduardo Mella‏ @Mella10G 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @FriedrichHayek

        @FriedrichHayek @sapinker I don't mean by Steven Pinker, because I know well his work and his arguments against the tabula rasa [1/2]

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. End of conversation
      1. TakingHayekSeriously‏ @FriedrichHayek 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        .@sapinker The attack on social science as "faith-based" moved from German to Britain & US as part of leftist case against economic science.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. TakingHayekSeriously‏ @FriedrichHayek 16 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        .@sapinker This is an old strategy & originated among leftists in Germany attacking the causal social science of Adam Smith, Menger & Hayek.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Graham Chivers  ✏️‏ @deepgreendesign 15 Nov 2013
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker I take great comfort in 7σ "faith". #Math #Psychology #Language #DunningKruger #Science #Nature #Humour #CdnPoli #Atheist

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info