Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Are the culture wars harming science? (with Cremieux)
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Jan 6, 2025 The podcast dives into how data can solve complex scientific problems and the pitfalls of misinterpreting research. It tackles the balance of power between business owners and unions while discussing the challenges posed by cultural biases. The conversation spans the impact of IQ on success, emphasizing that traits like conscientiousness are equally important. Additionally, it examines the cultural divides in attitudes toward work, the role of front lash in social science, and the ethics surrounding research on sensitive topics like healthcare for transgender youth.
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Data Simplifies Complex Problems
- Many complex problems, like drug target discovery, are simpler with proper data use.
- Data gathering and analysis, combined with truth-seeking, enable significant progress.
Epidural Autism Myth
- The belief that epidurals increased autism risk was disproven with a larger dataset.
- This misconception persisted for years due to insufficient data and selective publishing.
Nazca Lines Mystery Solved by AI
- The Nazca Lines mystery was solved through AI analysis of smaller lines.
- These small lines, revealed by AI, indicated trail markers predating larger ritualistic lines.