How can we make science more trustworthy? (with Stuart Ritchie)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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Trust in Science Amidst COVID-19
This chapter examines how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced public trust in scientific research, highlighting the role of political factors and transparency in shaping perceptions. It discusses the repercussions of flawed studies published in prestigious journals, the contentious debate over ivermectin, and the complexities of vitamin D research. Emphasizing the need for high-quality research, the chapter calls for stringent methodologies to rebuild trust in science and critically assess the validity of health claims.
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