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Social Epistemology
“Almost none of what you know was checked by you alone.”
01 / SUMMARY
In short
Social epistemology studies how testimony, experts, groups, and institutions produce or distort knowledge. It evaluates individuals as well as systems of inquiry and communication.
03 / SCENE
In the wild
A trustworthy report depends on competent authors, suitable review, access to data, and channels that can correct mistakes.
04 / LIMIT
The limit
Acknowledging the social character of knowledge does not turn consensus into truth.
FINAL NOTE
What remains
Examine the chain supporting a claim, not only the confidence of its latest speaker.