Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk

How do we distinguish genuine science from pseudoscience, ideology, and bunk?This audio Deep Dive explores Nonsense on Stilts (2nd Edition) by Massimo Pigliucci, a philosophical examination of the demarcation problem — the long-standing challenge of defining what counts as science.Rather than offering rigid definitions, Pigliucci argues for virtue epistemology: an approach grounded in intellectual humility, expert knowledge, and evidence-based reasoning.Topics include:Why simple definitions of science failFalsification, Bayesian reasoning, and real-world practiceReplication crises and scientific uncertaintyAnti-intellectualism and motivated skepticismWhy trust in expertise matters — and how it breaks down📺 Watch the full video Deep Dive & Mini Explainer:👉 https://youtube.com/@crisisinperception❤️ Support Crisis in Perception on Patreon (all formats in one place):👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionIf this episode added value, consider reading the book, supporting the author, or exploring primary scientific literature.