Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But achieving intellectual humility is hard. Overconfidence is a persistent problem, faced by many, and does not appear to be ...

The unique knowledge and freedom of science evoke novel responsibilities for scientists to stay tuned to, and to inspire, the desires of mankind. Scientists should be candid and honest when addressing ...

Now, here’s something you don’t see every day; an essay in Nature (no link available) urging humility in creating public policy around science. The author, Sheila Jasanoff, is a professor of Science ...