Book · 2020 · New York Times reviewed
The Knowledge Machine
Why people recommend it
The Knowledge Machine by Michael Strevens is a philosophical examination of how modern science operates and how it managed to achieve such extraordinary success in uncovering objective truths about the natural world. On The Ezra Klein Show in the episode titled Best Of: A Weird, Wonderful Conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson, released on May 12, 2023, host Ezra Klein brought up the publication. Klein mentioned that he had previously written about the subject and expressed his strong admiration for Michael Strevens's work, suggesting it to listeners who might enjoy a deep dive into the philosophy and history of scientific inquiry. By recommending the text, Klein encouraged his audience to explore the rigorous framework that defines modern scientific methodology. The endorsement highlighted the book's value in explaining the distinct rules and cultural practices that allow the scientific community to systematically build reliable knowledge and drive technological progress.
Who recommended it
- Ezra Klein Recommended
Ezra Klein — 1 mention
“I recently wrote a book that if you haven't read it I think you'd really like it called the knowledge Machine by Michael stravins”