Great article by @kordinglab.bsky.social on "why causal knowledge is pragmatically possible".
The best arguments for causation--& only one we need--is pragmatic. Here pragmatic isn't weak/subjective, but connected to actual goals, utility & outcomes in the world.
https://medium.com/@kording/why-causal-knowledge-is-pragmatically-possible-bridging-philosophical-skepticism-and-scientific-490dbd63b8e8
The best arguments for causation--& only one we need--is pragmatic. Here pragmatic isn't weak/subjective, but connected to actual goals, utility & outcomes in the world.
https://medium.com/@kording/why-causal-knowledge-is-pragmatically-possible-bridging-philosophical-skepticism-and-scientific-490dbd63b8e8
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