Technology · 20 min
Bad Science
By Ben Goldacre
This episode reveals the subtle ways 'bad science' shapes our beliefs and decisions, offering tools to discern reliable information from misleading claims.
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Technology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Science literacy, critical thinking, misinformation
Who it is for
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice or wondered how to tell genuine scientific insight from persuasive but flawed claims, this will sharpen your ability to discern, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Ben Goldacre, a physician and epidemiologist, brings a sharp, insider's perspective to the pervasive problem of 'bad science,' dissecting its mechanisms with clarity and wit from years of clinical practice and public advocacy.
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