68 Peter Godfrey-Smith and middle class science

Peter Godfrey-Smith , a Professor of the Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney, explores with us the differences between creativity in science and philosophy . While philosophers speculate unconstrainedly, scientists must balance creative thinking with the need for empirical testing and within our fields’ paradigms – if you mention the “Lamarck” word at a bar full of geneticists, don’t be surprised if the piano suddenly stops and everybody looks at you in disbelief. We also talk about Thomas Kuhn ’s tension between normal and revolutionary science, the risks and rewards of disruptive ideas, and the importance of " middle-class science "—independent labs driving innovation. Peter ends by drawing a parallel between the night science / day science transition and Händel's aria "As Steals the Morn," which describes the transition from dream state to wakefulness. This episode was supported by Research Theory (researchtheory.org). For more information about Night Science, visit .

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68 Peter Godfrey-Smith and middle class science is an episode from Night Science by Itai Yanai & Martin Lercher.

This episode is 33:43 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2025.

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