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Fraud in Academia with Ben Landau-Taylor

Aug 28, 2024
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Ben Landau-Taylor
Ben Landau-Taylor, a Senior Analyst at Bismarck Analysis, dives into the troubling world of academic fraud, particularly in medical research. He highlights how flawed peer review and institutional protectionism allow misconduct to flourish. Key discussions include the replication crisis in psychology, the impact of bureaucratic pressures on integrity, and the dangers of misinformation during public health crises. Ben passionately advocates for stronger regulations and external watchdogs to restore trust in academia.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Navigating the Labyrinth of Academic Fraud
03:23 • 5min
3
From Curiosity to Bureaucracy: The Evolution of Science
08:10 • 4min
4
The Dynamics of Intellectual Authority
12:11 • 7min
5
Critique of Epistemic Authority and Public Health Mismanagement
19:21 • 4min
6
The Crisis of Integrity in Academic Psychology
23:10 • 10min
7
Regulating Academic Integrity
32:52 • 22min
8
Understanding Degree Inflation and Strategic Research in Academia
55:18 • 5min