The Replication Crisis

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Some of the most famous studies in psychology are failing to replicate. This is part of what's been called the replication crisis. Does this mean that 50% of psychology is wrong? We really don't know how much. How do you rebuild an entire institution? I'll introduce you to someone who's trying after the sprint.

A decade ago, psychologists realized much of their science was fatally flawed, calling untold numbers of studies into question. Now, some young psychologists are trying to rebuild the foundations of their field. Can they succeed?

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