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308: The truth about the Covid lab leak | Matt Ridley

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The Politicization and Corruption of Science

This chapter explores the concerning trends of politicization and corruption in the scientific field, emphasizing the impact of motivated reasoning and confirmation bias. It reveals how institutional funding can stifle critical research on sensitive topics, such as climate change, leading to distorted interpretations of scientific findings.

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