The Edge Annual Question 2006
January 10th, 2006|
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Steven Pinker has suggested the Edge Annual Question of 2006…
“WHAT IS YOUR DANGEROUS IDEA?
The history of science is replete with discoveries that were considered socially, morally, or emotionally dangerous in their time; the Copernican and Darwinian revolutions are the most obvious. What is your dangerous idea? An idea you think about (not necessarily one you originated) that is dangerous not because it is assumed to be false, but because it might be true?”
Slashdot points out that “Every year The Edge asks over 100 top scientists and thinkers a question, and the responses are fascinating and widely quoted.” You can visit the Edge World Question Center to see the previous years questions. Read the responses & answers and quiz your brain…
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