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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About This Presenter
David Eagleman
David Eagleman is a neuroscientist whose research and published works focus on issues of time perception, vision, synesthesia, and the intersection of neuroscience and the legal system.
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