Carelessly invoking “science” in the pandemic
Historian of science Steven Shapin talks about about how the authority of “science” has been invoked by many political authorities during the pandemic, yet how scientific pursuits are deeply human endeavors. (18 minutes)
Rediscovering the Organism: Science and Its Contexts
Philosophers, theologians, historians, and research scientists are interviewed in an effort to describe the interaction of science with other disciplines and with the settings in which science is practiced and exerts its influence. (107 minutes)
Mars Hill Audio Journal, Volume 113
FEATURED GUESTS: Steven Shapin, Arthur Boers, Christine Pohl, Norman Wirzba, Craig Bartholomew, and David I. Smith
Food and the modern world
Why would someone quit a job at The New Yorker in order to become an apprentice to various chefs and “food artisans” in Manhattan and Italy?