Career science, open science, and inspired science (with Alexa Tullett)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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The Dilemma of Importance Laundering
This chapter explores the phenomenon of 'importance laundering,' where research findings are presented with inflated significance. The discussion highlights the replication crisis in the scientific community, particularly in psychology, and the misalignment between evidence and claims made by researchers. Through examples of conclusion hacking and the complexities of concepts like ego depletion, the speakers emphasize the need for greater transparency in scientific communication.
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