Partial Truths

A great question, “What is Science?” In this episode, I get the honour to speak with Jim Zimring as he helps answer some great questions about science and Truth. Jim has authored two books in the area of science and human cognition, with the goal of bringing these topics out of the classroom and to a broader audience. Jim has shared fascinated insight that will leave you thinking about science and life. Enjoy!

Books by Jim Below

Partial Truths: How Fractions Distort Our Thinking

What Science Is and How It Really Works

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Guest Bio.

James Zimring is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Virginia where he holds the Thomas W. Tillack chair of experimental pathology. He pursues basic and translational research in the field of transfusion medicine and blood biology.  Dr. Zimring has an M.D. and also a Ph.D. in Immunology, both awarded from Emory University, and has published over 165 research articles in his field of study. 

In addition to his scientific research, James Zimring teaches and lectures on the practice of science itself and sources of human cognitive errors that lead humans astray.  He has authored two books in these areas, with the goal of bringing these topics out of the classroom and to a broader audience.  His most recent book is entitled Partial Truths: How Fractions Distort Our Thinking (Columbia University Press, 2022).  He is also the author of What Science is and How it Really Works (Cambridge University Press, 2019).

Professor Zimring is the recipient of multiple awards for his research and teaching.

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