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Med Society - Live Webinar with Kristi Storuschuk
2025-01-23 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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Med Society - Virtual Happy Hour
2024-12-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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Med Society - Live Webinar with Dr. Zoe Harcombe
2024-12-11 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online

Evolution of the Revolution Tour - Atlanta
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 30033, United States
We are delighted to invite you to the next stop on the Evolution of the Revolution Tour, a part of the Broken Science Initiative Medical Society with BSI co-founder Emily Kaplan and guest speaker Dr. Shveta Raju.
Event Details:
Date: December 6th, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Speakers: Emily Kaplan and Dr. Shveta Raju
Cost: $30, includes food and drinks.

Med Society - BiMonthly Member Showcase
2024-11-30 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online

Med Society - Live Webinar with Gary Taubes and Bob Kaplan
2024-11-07 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online

Med Society - Live Webinar with Prof. Thomas Seyfried
2024-10-16 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online

Evolution of the Revolution Tour - Hilton Head Island
2024-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Head, Hilton Head, SC, 29925, United States
We are delighted to invite you to the next stop on the Evolution of the Revolution Tour, a part of the Broken Science Initiative Medical Society with BSI co-founder Emily Kaplan.
Event Details:
Date: October 7th, 2024
Time: 5 PM
Location: Hilton Head, SC
Speakers: Emily Kaplan
Cost: $50

Evolution of the Revolution Tour - Boston
2024-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boston, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Join the Broken Science Medical Society in Boston for the next stop on the Evolution of the Revolution Tour for an afternoon of lectures and discussions, networking, and the chance to be part of a movement dedicated to restoring integrity and efficacy in medicine.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE:
September 21st, 2024
TIME:
12pm-9pm (Tacos and libations will be served after the talks)
LOCATION:
Private residence, west of Boston, MA
SPEAKERS:
Greg Glassman
Co-founder of The Broken Science Initiative and Founder of CrossFit Greg has broadened his focus from the science of fitness and nutrition to the larger issues in science. Greg will introduce the audience to probability theory and plausible reasoning as the best way to understand what science is and what it is not.
Emily Kaplan
Co-founder of the Broken Science Initiative (BSI), Emily will discuss the critical impact of scientific misconduct and statistical manipulation in healthcare. Her talk aims to empower attendees to reclaim their influence in shaping medical science. She will also outline how BSI is tackling the chronic disease epidemic in a clinically significant manner with its societies and academies.
Professor Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D.
A professor at Boston College, Dr. Seyfried will present an alternative hypothesis on cancer as a metabolic disease, drawing on his extensive research into metabolic therapy’s role in managing chronic diseases.
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer
Renowned Harvard psychiatrist, Dr. Palmer will share insights from his pioneering research on the metabolic basis of mental disorders, showcasing his approach to understanding and treating mental health through metabolic therapy.
EVENT ADMISSION:
– Standard Ticket: $50, includes tacos and libations
– BSI Medical Society Members: Complimentary
WHY ATTEND?
This event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with thought leaders who are at the forefront of redefining health care practices. Attendees from all backgrounds will gain valuable insights into the latest research and strategies for implementing change in their personal and professional environments.
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Journal Club 2: Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online
7-9pm ET
In this journal club, Bob Kaplan will go over the 2014 study “Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population” published in Cell Metabolism.
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Evolution of the Revolution Tour: NYC
2024-07-11 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lower East Side, NYC
We are delighted to invite you to our first exclusive event hosted by the Broken Science Initiative Medical Society: The Evolution of the Revolution Tour with BSI co-founder Emily Kaplan.
Event Details:
Date: July 11th
Time: 6 PM
Location: Lower East Side, NYC
Speaker: Emily Kaplan, co-founder of The Broken Science Initiative
Cost: $25, includes tacos and libations

Journal Club 1: Effect of exercise training for five years on all cause mortality in older adults—the Generation 100 study: randomised controlled trial
2024-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Broken Science Journal Club, a new initiative that draws inspiration from a venerable tradition in medical education and critical discourse. Following in the footsteps of Sir William Osler, who founded the first known medical journal club at McGill University in 1875, our Journal Club seeks to revitalize the spirit of meticulous scrutiny and collaborative learning in the face of modern medical challenges where research can often be perplexing and misleading.
At The Broken Science Journal Club, we aim to equip medical professionals and researchers with the skills necessary to dissect and interpret complex medical literature. Our meetings will provide a structured environment where the latest studies are not only reviewed but critically analyzed for methodological soundness and relevance to clinical practice. This critical appraisal is essential in today’s landscape, where the rush to publish can sometimes prioritize novelty over robustness, leading to confusion and misinformation.
Our Journal Club is not just a nod to historical academic rigor but a necessary fixture in the modern medical community. It is a place where consensus is challenged, and data-driven decision-making is paramount. Each session is an opportunity to engage with peers, challenge prevailing narratives, and foster a deeper understanding of the intricate tapestry of contemporary medical research.
Join us at the Broken Science Journal Club, where tradition meets critical inquiry, fostering a future where medical practice and research are guided by clarity and evidence, not just convention and expedience. Together, we can navigate the complexities of medical literature and advocate for research that truly serves the needs of patients and practitioners alike.
In this journal club, Bob Kaplan will be going over the paper “Effect of exercise training for five years on all cause mortality in older adults—the Generation 100 study: randomised controlled trial” published 4 years ago in the BMJ. Those with tickets should will later receive an email with a link to the online session with Bob.
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BSI Santa Cruz 2024
2024-05-09 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
The Broken Science Initiative in Santa Cruz
May 9th 2pm
Greg Glassman will be speaking.
Food will be served.
Specific details will be emailed to individuals after registering.
If you want to sign up for the waitlist, please use this link.
If you got a ticket and can not make it, please use this link to release your spot to someone else.
-Greg and Emily
Invites are currently being sent out from the waitlist, if you’d like to join the waitlist use the link above. If any spots are available, you’ll be notified by email. If no spot becomes available we will reach out to you about first dibs on our other upcoming events. Thanks for your interest and support.

BSI @ Revitafest
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join BSI’s Greg Glassman and Emily Kaplan as they speak about Broken Science at Revitafest on October 21st.

BSI at The Castro Ranch
2023-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
You are invited to join us:
The Broken Science Initiative at The Castro Ranch
June 3rd 10am-2pm
Greg Glassman will introduce the Broken Science Initiative.
Tacos will be served.
Specific details will be emailed to individuals after registering.
If you got a ticket and can not make it, please use this link to release your spot to someone else.
-Greg and Emily
This event is currently sold out, use the form below to join our waitlist. If any spots are available, you’ll be notified. If no spot becomes available we will reach out to you about first dibs on our other upcoming events. Thanks for your interest and support.

Broken Science - Hillsdale College
2023-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Searle Center, 315 N West Street, Hillsdale, 49242, United States
Academy for Science and Freedom presents: The Broken Science Initiative
Guests:

William Briggs
William Briggs, is a writer, statistician, scientist and consultant. Previously, he worked as a professor at the Cornell Medical School, a statistician at DoubleClick in its infancy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, and an electronic cryptologist with the U.S. Air Force. Briggs is a collaborator on The Broken Science Initiative.

Greg Glassman
Greg Glassman founded and wholly owned CrossFit Inc. until 2020. He is now revolutionizing science with The Broken Science Initiative, which seeks to educate citizens on what science is and what it is not.

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Broken Science Initiative - Phoenix Arizona
2023-02-18 | Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix
The Broken Science Initiative’s February 18, 2023 event in Phoenix, AZ. We are living through a time where critical thinking is discouraged, drugs are routinely approved and pushed to market despite evidence that they don’t work and politicians are telling us to “believe in the science.” Validating and replicating results are no longer standard practice. It is estimated that more than 50 percent of medical research cannot be replicated and that number only increases when we look at cancer treatments, dementia drugs and other critical areas of care.
Science, once thought of as the empirical branch of knowledge, is in a full fledged crisis. We’ve become complacent and tolerant and it’s time to wake up and take notice of how academic science has lost its way.
The Broken Science Initiative is here to expose this corruption, malfeasance and negligence. We have identified the roots of these problems in the philosophy of science. We’ve traced them through history up to our present day. While many people have become more aware of these issues with handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, the erosion of science for political and financial gains began long before 2020. The BSI is offering anyone interested in an alternative to this mess a way to identify these problems and perhaps even apply simple methods to make better decisions for themselves and their families. We have no hope of fixing this for the world. It is too deeply entrenched. However, we are dedicated to teaching any individual with the will to learn how to spot these problems. The power of critical thinking is available to anyone wanting to take back his or her right to think for themselves. It all begins with an understanding of what science is and what it is not. The BSI is here to define science and show how it was broken.
On February 18, 2023 James Franklin, Thomas Seyfried, Malcolm Kendrick, William Briggs and cofounders Greg Glassman and Emily Kaplan will discuss how predictability has been replaced by consensus in science. The speakers will begin their talks at noon and there will be a reception for all guests with open bar and light refreshments following the presentations.
Emily Kaplan
Emily Kaplan’s Slides
Greg Glassman
Greg Glassman’s Slides
William Briggs
William Briggs’s Slides
James Franklin
James Franklin’s Slides
Thomas Seyfried
Thomas Seyfried’s Slides
Malcom Kendrick
Malcom Kendrick’s Slides
All Speakers Combined

Greg Glassman and William M Briggs
2022-10-07 | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Videos of the Speakers:

William M. Briggs – UNCERTAINTY
Greg Glassman – BROKEN SCIENCE LECTURE

Resources:

Raise standards for preclinical cancer research
Why most published research findings are false
Consensus Is Part of the Scientific Method
Broken Science

Wikipedia Articles:

Scientism
Scientific Misconduct
Philosophy of Science
Replication Crisis
Scientific Method
Metascience
Science Wars
Demarcation Problem
Probability Interpretations
Foundations of Statistics

Books:

E.T. Jaynes
David Stone
William Briggs

Presentation:

slides
