This chapter examines the incentives and pressures that drive scientific journals, leading to potential biases in published research. It discusses how demand during the pandemic influenced the types of papers published and touches on the impact of funding on research quality. The chapter also explores the issues of scientific misconduct and data fabrication, highlighting the consequences of such errors.
Andrew Huberman, PhD, is a neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Andrew is also the host of the Huberman Lab podcast, which aims to help viewers and listeners improve their health with science and science-based tools. New episodes air every Monday on YouTube and all podcast platforms. www.hubermanlab.com
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