Pat Flynn on Science vs. Scientism

Published: March 9, 2022, 11 a.m.

If you enjoy my previous philosophical musings with my good buddy Pat Flynn, you\u2019re going to enjoy this podcast.

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That\u2019s because in it, Pat Flynn and I discuss the concept of scientism, \u201cthe Science\u201d with a capital \u201cS,\u201d as well as epistemological questions like \u201chow do we know what we know?\u201d

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Pat is a repeat guest not only because I enjoy our conversations, but I\u2019ve gotten great feedback from listeners who like hearing about these deeper, philosophical topics we wade through. Plus, I believe the answers to these \u201cbig\u201d questions like the ones we discuss in these philosophical tangent episodes (or at least the act of thinking about them) can help us live a better life.

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In case you\u2019re not familiar with Pat, not only is he a fitness expert who is known for his kettlebell prowess, but he\u2019s also a podcaster, philosopher, and author.

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In our discussion, we talk about . . .

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  • Science with a capital \u201cS\u201d and how we know what we \u201cknow\u201d
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  • When and why to be skeptical of \u201cthe science\u201d
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  • What scientism is and what science can and can\u2019t tell us
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  • The concept of a \u201cbully consensus\u201d
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  • How we can use this information to make better choices
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  • And a lot more . . .
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So, if you want to learn what scientism is, why science isn\u2019t always the answer to all questions, and how we really know what we know, listen to this podcast!

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Timestamps:

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6:58 - Is the science behind the vaccine safe? Is what we think we know real?

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26:45 - Why should I be skeptical about science?

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30:53- How can we \u201cknow things\u201d through science?

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36:24 - Do you have examples of scientific research that has proved certainty or truth?

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41:40 - What is the human relationship with science?

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1:04:48 - Should we be skeptical of science or trust science?

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1:23:33 - How can this information help us to make better choices in our lives?

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Mentioned on the Show:

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The Pat Flynn Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458

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Chronicles of Strength: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/