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Can institutions remain loyal to their original purpose?
Institutions are created to serve a mission. Over time, they often begin to serve themselves.
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What makes expertise trustworthy?
Expertise depends not only on knowledge, but also on institutions, reputation, and public trust.
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Topic 003
Can science function without hierarchy?
Scientific communities need authority, but authority can also distort the search for truth.
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