Induction Vs. Deduction
In this next part, Emily breaks down the difference between induction and deduction.
Section 230: The Hidden Battleground Where Tech Giants, Government and Free Speech Collide
Delving into the murky waters of online censorship, this piece uncovers the genesis of Section 230, the law that inadvertently became the root of a heated battle between free expression and digital regulation. Unraveling the complex interplay between government oversight and technological innovation, this piece explores the implications of a seemingly innocuous legislation that now governs the very nature of online discourse.
The Danger of Singular Authority: The Silent Crisis in Public Health and Scientific Progress
This essay by BSI’s Emily Kaplan uncovers the shocking reality of how digital giants like YouTube are gatekeeping critical information, effectively silencing independent experts and alternative viewpoints
Correlation Vs. Causation
In this second installment, BSI’s Emily Kaplan breaks down the difference between corollary studies and causal studies. Corollary studies can show relationships between data sets, they do not establish cause.
Absolute Risk Vs. Relative Risk
BSI’s Emily Kaplan explains the difference between absolute risk and relative risk, using a fictitious example to illustrate how results can be made to sound profound, when they really aren’t.
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Empowered Health | Agriculture’s chemical companies and the health risks growing in our gardens, with investigative reporter Carey Gillam
Empowered Health Podcast Ep 48: You may be conscientious of the ingredients—or even the macronutrients—in the meals you eat, but […]
Empowered Health Ep.47 | Nutrition goals: Brain health, vegans and carnivores with psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede
After altering her diet to fix her own health problems, psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede became fascinated by how what we eat affects our physical and mental health. Ede helps her patients reduce or eliminate their need for psychiatric medications using nutritional strategies. She will also explain how to thoroughly examine nutrition studies, specifically taking a look at EAT-Lancet’s plant-based recommendations and unpacking its inconsistencies.
Ep. 41: Mammograms, maybe not for every woman, with Dr. Daniel Kopans and Dr. Jenn Conti
Empowered Health – Episode 41 In the first part of our mammogram series, we unpack the doubts regarding mammography’s effectiveness. […]
Empowered Health | Ep. 40: Mammogram myths, what do the numbers tell us about this breast cancer test
If breast cancer is detected early, it is very responsive to treatment—but the choice to get screened via mammogram, an […]
