Karl Popper
Karl Popper was an influential philosopher of science and political thinker, known for his advocacy of critical rationalism and the principle of falsifiability as a criterion for scientific theories. Born in Austria in 1902, he later settled in the UK, where he wrote extensively on the philosophy of science, democracy, and the open society. Popper argued against dogmatic beliefs, emphasizing the importance of skepticism and the willingness to revise one's beliefs in light of new evidence. His ideas have profoundly impacted scientific methodology and the philosophy of social sciences.
Born on Jul 28, 1902 (122 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2 | 6.50 | 0.13% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 39,771 | $48,000 | 67$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,445 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,435 | $2,000,000 | 643$ |
| Totals | 6 | 151,322,690 | 85,927 | $3,747,000 | 1,378$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Italy:
Karl Popper is referenced for his citation of Buridano's famous parable about decision-making.
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Dominican Republic:
Karl Popper warned about the temptation of societies to abandon democracy when it does not meet immediate expectations.
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New Zealand:
Karl Popper fled Austria ahead of its Anschluss with Nazi Germany, eventually finding his way to New Zealand.
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Spain:
Karl Popper warns about the dangers of utopias in his work 'The Open Society and Its Enemies'.
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Venezuela:
Karl Popper is quoted discussing the importance of freedom over equality.
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Venezuela:
Karl Popper is mentioned for his concept of 'critical rationality'.
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