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SIO427: Rescuing Science, with Dr. Paul Sutter

Serious Inquiries Only

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Challenges and Dysfunctions in the Scientific Profession

The chapter delves into the issues of public trust in science, the pressure to publish leading to fraud, and the challenges in science journalism. It discusses the need to prioritize quality over quantity in research, address perverse incentives in academia, and reevaluate metrics like impact factor. The conversation highlights the impact of these issues on scientific progress, diversity, and societal advancement.

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