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Ep088 - Can Science REALLY Be Trusted Anymore?
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Another Harvard Scandal Proves That Science is Broken
Blake and Andrew Follett discuss the current state of science, focusing on the erosion of trust in scientific research, exemplified by a recent Harvard scandal involving a professor accused of fraud. They explore the issues of peer review, political bias in academia, and the pressures of funding that compromise scientific integrity. The discussion highlights the need for accountability and transparency in research, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has polarized public perception of science. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the intersection of politics, science, and integrity, focusing on the role of nudging in political campaigns, the integrity issues within scientific research, and the growing distrust in science among the public. They propose solutions for improving scientific integrity, such as pre-registration of trials and increased transparency in research funding. The conversation also touches on the impact of bureaucracy on scientific progress, the need for scientific rivalries, and the Trump administration's approach to science funding and accountability. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of demanding results from government-funded research and fostering a venture capital mindset in scientific endeavors. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the flawed incentive structures within government and educational institutions, the declining prestige of universities, and the crisis of scientific integrity. They emphasize the need for skepticism and open debate in science, the role of external forces in driving scientific advancement, and the impact of ideological biases on research outcomes. The discussion concludes with a call for better government policies to support scientific progress.
Chapters
00:00 The Trust in Science Dilemma
01:25 The Harvard Scandal: A Case Study
07:18 Peer Review and Accountability in Science
12:49 Political Bias in Scientific Research
17:14 The Crisis of Scientific Integrity
22:36 Funding and the Future of Science
29:34 The Role of Nudging in Politics and Science
30:37 Integrity Issues in Scientific Research
32:35 Trust and Distrust in Science
33:44 Proposed Solutions for Scientific Integrity
34:40 The Importance of Transparency in Research
37:18 The Need for Scientific Rivalries
39:55 Bureaucracy and Its Impact on Research
43:28 The Trump Administration's Approach to Science Funding
51:51 Demanding Results from Government-Funded Research
55:07 The Incentive Structure of Government and Education
58:07 The Decline of University Prestige and Enrollment
01:00:48 The Crisis in Scientific Integrity and Public Trust
01:02:43 The Need for Skepticism and Open Debate in Science
01:05:34 The Role of External Forces in Scientific Advancement
01:11:50 The Ideological Spotlight Effect in Research
01:15:45 Conclusion: The Future of Science and Government Policy
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