Published Jun 4, 2012

Ed Yong on Science, Replication, and Journalism

Ed Yong discusses the complex interplay between science journalism, alcohol research, and scientific integrity, highlighting the media's role in shaping public perception and the systemic issues behind the replication crisis and scientific misconduct.

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Science Journalism
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Alcohol and Science
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Scientific Misconduct
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Replication Challenges
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Ed Yong on Science, Replication, and Journalism

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Changing Incentives

Replication Crisis

Replication in Psychology

Science's Systemic Problems

Psychology's Introspective Look

The Pitfalls of Psychological Experiments

Exciting Science Discoveries

Alcohol and Science

The Replicability Problem

Alcohol and Cancer

The Priming Phenomenon

Replication Issues

Journalistic Biases

Alcohol and Women's Health

Episode Highlights

Science Journalism

Alcohol and Science

Scientific Misconduct

Replication Challenges

Ed Yong on Science, Replication, and Journalism

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Science JournalismEd Yong explores the intricate responsibilities and biases in science journalism, emphasizing the need for accuracy and transparency. He discusses the pressures journalists face and the importance of acknowledging biases to improve public discourse.

Science Journalism

Alcohol and Science

Scientific MisconductThe conversation shifts to the troubling instances of fraud within psychology and the broader impact of scientific misconduct. Ed Yong and Russ Roberts explore how these issues undermine trust in scientific research and emphasize the need for transparency and skepticism.

Scientific Misconduct

Replication Challenges