Summary of Street Epistemology One: Starting with the Basics

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Street epistemology is a method of questioning and listening that is designed to help people better understand each other's beliefs. The philosophy is based on the work of Socrates, and is currently being developed into a course. Street epistemology can be used to assess the confidence level of a speaker, and to help them build rapport in conversations.

• 00:00:00 This video introduces Anthony Magna Bosco, a leading theorist and practitioner of street epistemology. Magna Bosco discusses the basics of street epistemology, including its purpose and how it can be used to communicate with others. He then discusses how a conversation using street epistemology can be beneficial for students and activists. Magna Bosco concludes the talk by answering questions from the audience.
• 00:05:00 Street epistemology is a method of communication based on questioning and listening instead of arguing. It is based on the philosophy of Socrates, and was first introduced to the world in a book called "A Manual for Creating Atheists." The philosophy is currently being developed into a course, and there are communities of people who understand and practice it.
• 00:10:00 Street epistemology is a method of exploring people's beliefs, which can be used to assess their confidence in those beliefs and to engage in a dialogue with those who hold different supernatural beliefs. This course is being worked on by volunteers from around the world, and aims to codify what street epistemology is and provide guidelines for its use.
• 00:15:00 Street Epistemology is a tool for exploring different positions on controversial topics. It can be useful for helping people reconsider their reasons for holding a certain position, and for building rapport in conversations.
• 00:20:00 Street epistemology is a method of questioning someone to find out why they believe a certain claim is true. The conversation begins with the basics of what street epistemology is, and then moves on to identifying the confidence level of the speaker. The most influential reason is then asked for, and if it is found to be a strong enough reason, it is added to the belief. If there are any doubts about the reason, it is double checked. The goal of street epistemology is to help both the speaker and listener better understand each other's beliefs, and to move towards a more mutually-acknowledged understanding.
• 00:25:00 Street epistemology is the philosophy that governs how people act and think when they have strong beliefs that cannot be verified using empirical evidence. The video discusses the basics of the philosophy, and introduces the idea of a "test" for determining if a reason is a good one to have for a belief. It then goes on to discuss how to have these conversations with people, and how to end the conversation on friendly terms so that the person will likely want to meet with you again.
• 00:30:00 Street epistemology is a way of thinking about and communicating with others that is based on the premise that the conversations we have with others are unique to each person and can't be understood or fully understood by either party. The speaker of the video recommends that people wait until he has finished answering a question before typing their own, in order to allow him to answer as many as possible. He also mentions that there is currently no research behind the effectiveness of street epistemology, but because it has been legitimized by the non-profit that he is involved in, many people are interested in trying it out.
• 00:35:00 Street epistemology is the philosophy of engaging with people in order to change their beliefs, particularly those that are held with strong conviction. One of the goals of street epistemology is to better understand the truth value of a claim, and to find better reasons for believing it. When someone refuses to make any concrete claims, it can be difficult to have a conversation with them.
• 00:40:00 Street epistemology is the process by which people form beliefs based on a limited amount of evidence. One of the methods used to determine whether a claim is accepted or rejected is to ask respondents questions that allow them to reveal their own biases. Nicholas discusses the idea of street epistemology and how it relates to his quest to improve the communication between academics and the general population.
• 00:45:00 Street epistemology involves engaging with others to try and get to know their reasons for beliefs, and to try and understand how they've come to be convinced of those beliefs. It is important to be aware of how someone's beliefs may be rooted in religious narratives or old stories, and to be willing to engage with them even if they seem uncomfortable or suspicious.
• 00:50:00 Street epistemology can be used to explore claims and determine whether they are good or not. One's own standard can also be used to decide whether a claim is good. Anthony discusses how his introverted personality has helped him improve his conversational style.
• 00:55:00 Anthony discusses how his experience learning Essie has changed his outlook on life, specifically in regards to interacting with other people. He notes that, although he still doesn't enjoy socializing, he has more fun when he's around friends.