Sciencespeaking topic
Epistemological anarchism: Feyerabend rejected the idea of a single scientific method, declaring anything goes. Is science advancing without rigid rules a strength or a weakness?
— Paul Feyerabend, epistemological anarchism
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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