epistemic

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Recent Examples of epistemic The interrogations of Laurence delve deep into her childhood, her family, her life in Paris, her academic ambitions, her relationship with the father of her child (an older and married white man), and her own epistemic relationship to the killing (including in relation to her Senegalese heritage). Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2022 The more obvious pattern uniting the likes of Covid denialist Alex Berenson, anti-vaccine advocate and Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and election-denying Gateway Pundit publisher Jim Hoft is their epistemic closure. Rob Pegoraro, The New Republic, 7 July 2023 As Nguyen notes in this essay, two things are needed for cult thinking to bloom — epistemic bubbles combined with echo chambers — and social media has it in spades. Lisa Bubert, Longreads, 9 Mar. 2022 Some of us write about epistemic relativism, the view that truth can vary depending on the context. Kathleen Higgins, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2016 See all Example Sentences for epistemic 
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Adjective
  • The cause of this finding is unclear—whether the fall happened because of undiagnosed dementia or if the fall somehow contributed to cognitive decline later remains unknown.
    Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
  • His supporters remained loyal because of, not in spite of, court cases, conspiracies, and cognitive questions.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Emotional Distress: The psychological impact of personal injuries can be profound, affecting victims' mental health and quality of life.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Show Up For Your Staff All Year Round Leaders can show up for their staff in three ways: working out vacation schedules that work for most, understanding their employees’ needs year-round, and creating an inclusive culture that provides psychological safety and belonging.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.
    oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.
    María Inés Taracena, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
Adjective
  • Incorrectly labeled fish can undermine conscious consumers’ efforts to purchase responsibly.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • An emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency can reduce long-term operating costs while also appealing to environmentally conscious residents and businesses.
    Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Key Requirements: Employers with 25 or more employees must include pay ranges in all job postings, disclose pay ranges for internal promotions or transfers, and provide pay range information upon request.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Amid strong internal buzz, Apple TV+ has handed a very early renewal to its upcoming drama series Your Friends & Neighbors, from creator Jonathan Tropper (Apple’s See, Warrior).
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Amazonite can also help Sagittarius navigate intellectual debates with balance and grace.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • First introduced in the Harvard Business Review in 1992, the balanced scorecard approach measures the intellectual capital of a company, such as training, skills, knowledge and any other information that lends a competitive edge.
    Joseph Longo, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Epistemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistemic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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