David Goodman

TDLR: Biology has no consistently applied definition of "species." The field operates on vibes, reverse-engineered justifications, and conservation politics. I propose a litmus test: any species definition that, if applied consistently, would split Homo sapiens into multiple species is wrong. This kills the Biological Species Concept, the phylogenetic species concept,...

TLDR: Western education creates a false dichotomy between memorization and understanding. I believe we should expect both. Having facts readily available in your brain (not just "Google-able") enables real-time bullshit detection, helps you calibrate who to trust, holds your own beliefs accountable, and provides the raw material for insight and...