The Phrase "No Evidence" Is A Red Flag For Bad Science Communication
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No Evidence That Snake Oil Works Is the Bread and Butter of Science Journalism
No evidence that snake oil works is the bread and butter of science journalism. I challenge anyone to come up with a definition of no evidence that wouldn't be misleading in at least one of the above examples. If you can't do it, i think that's because the folk concept of no evidence doesn't match how real truth seeking works. Real truth seeking is basian lincoln post. You start with a prior for how unlikely something is then you up date the prior as you gather evidence. Once you understand the process, it no longer makes sense to say no evidence as a synonym for false three.
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