From e48c336990c39a2d239012c1f230022e899ba3f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Geoff Boeing Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:08:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme.md --- assignments/reading-responses/readme.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/assignments/reading-responses/readme.md b/assignments/reading-responses/readme.md index 37123f9..88ce007 100644 --- a/assignments/reading-responses/readme.md +++ b/assignments/reading-responses/readme.md @@ -60,3 +60,7 @@ First, respond to just 1 of the following 2 prompts (approx 1/2 page): 2. What dangers lie in making causal claims and why must we be careful as data-driven storytellers? Then, everyone responds to the following prompt (approx 1/2 page): describe an example from your studies/work/personal life where a causal claim was made, but shouldn't have been. Why was it inappropriate for the speaker/writer to imply causation? + +### Reading Response 9 + +The readings discuss the concept of scientism. What is it and what is the risk of scientism in urban planning? Where does non-scientific-evidence based knowledge belong in urban planning/policymaking processes?