16min chapter

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Interview with Daniël Lakens and Smriti Mehta on the state of Psychology

Decoding the Gurus

CHAPTER

Quantification and the Perception of Numbers

The speakers discuss the concept of quantification and the preference for quantitative research over qualitative research. They also talk about the cultural appropriation of the term 'gurus' and their experience with listening to secular guru content. Additionally, they criticize the publishing system and highlight the limitations of traditional academia.

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