Lorraine Daston
Lorraine Daston is a prominent historian of science and the director of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. She is known for her influential work on the history of knowledge, scientific practices, and the interplay between science and society. Daston has authored several significant texts, including 'Rules: A Brief History of What Governs Our Lives,' where she explores how rules shape human behavior and societal structures. Her research emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics of various societal issues, including criminality, rather than relying solely on legislative measures.
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Switzerland:
Lorraine Daston is mentioned as Gerd Gigerenzer's wife, highlighting the personal aspect of his insights.
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Lorraine Daston is one of the most distinguished living historians of science in the world.
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Lorraine Daston, executive director of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, explains how the history of rules is also the history of human society.
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