Gerd dives into the history of statistical analysis in his field of psychology, which has led to a paradigm of rituals, in place of meaningful thought.

Frequently unreported or classified under a different cause, deaths from prescription drugs are on the rise. Peter Gøtzsche tallies up the totals and finds the risks to be higher than previously thought.

Malcolm elaborates on the power to manipulate studies when placebos are not benign.

Big Soda has a history of cleverly concealing their influence in the health and fitness space by funneling sponsorship through proxy organizations.

Greg Glassman kicked off the 2024 BSI Epistemology Camp with this presentation. Greg’s talk centers around the ‘breaking point’ from modern science to post modern science.

William Briggs rebuts at a recent publication that claimed intermittent fasting increases risk of cardiovascular death.

As everyone knows, a placebo is an inactive ‘sugar’ pill. Except when it isn’t. Which is almost always.

From corruption in governing bodies to deliberate misrepresentations by researchers, this series takes the first steps to correct the scientific record in the field of cancer risk.

Dr. Drew and Emily call attention to the flaws in the current state of modern science. Emily and Drew discuss the Dana-Farber scandal, the cost/benefit of going to college, the do-or-die culture in science, and the lack of curiosity among journalists.