[New Book] Hasok Chang's Scientific Mind

[Financial News] Hasok Chang, a distinguished professor at the University of Cambridge, presents ways of thinking scientifically through the history of science and current social issues in his first collection of essays, Hasok Chang's Scientific Mind. The book brings into everyday life an approach to revising one's thinking through observation and questioning.
The book is a revised collection of columns serialized in a daily newspaper from January 2021 through January this year. It finds starting points for inquiry in familiar objects such as smartphones and batteries, and shines a light on the efforts that led to scientific discoveries and the contributions of women scientists and artisans that were obscured behind them. It conveys the importance of embracing diverse perspectives.
The discussion broadens to climate change, advances in artificial intelligence (AI), and technology regulation. The author emphasizes trust in science and the flexibility to change one's judgment in light of new evidence. The book stresses that even when people delegate tasks to AI, they must learn through direct experience.
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