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68. Saving Science from Scientism - part 1: 'Does Science need saving?'

February 17, 2026 • Difff & James • Season 5 • Episode 68

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Does science need saving from scientism? What is science and what is scientism? How did we find ourselves with the materialist and technocratic vision of science of today? Join James as he discusses these questions in the first of two episodes on saving science from scientism

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Music: 'Inspiring Dreams' by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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