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Rationally Speaking #28 - Live! How To Tell Science From Bunk

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Comparing Psychology, Biology, and Physics

The chapter explores the differences between measuring quantities in psychology, biology, and physics, highlighting the challenges each field faces in terms of repeatability, overarching theories, and precision. It also discusses the intelligence of scientists in different fields, the explanatory power of harder vs softer sciences, and the impact of experimental design on research outcomes.

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