Tom Nelson Randall Bock: “How to Fix Science” | Tom Nelson Pod #362
Randall Bock discusses the prevalence of misinformation and hierarchical biases in the scientific community, using examples like COVID-19, Zika, and peer review's limitations. He argues that current systems encourage conformity and lack rigorous validation, proposing a new model where scientific claims are evaluated similar to sports, incorporating transparency, prediction markets, and replication bounties. Bock emphasizes the need for open inquiry and structural changes to prevent entrenched scientific gatekeeping and improve overall research quality.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:03 Critique of Dr. Fauci and Peter Hotez
01:44 The Dual Nature of Science
02:37 Science and Sports Analogies
05:07 The Role of Peer Review in Science
05:37 Zika and Misinformation
08:20 Scientific Guilds and Their Impact
12:26 Proposed Solutions for Scientific Integrity
22:43 Historical Examples and Peer Review Critique
27:43 Climate Science and Publication Challenges
28:57 Payola and Scientific Authority
30:21 Peter Hotez and Anti-Science Critique
31:14 Fauci 1.0 vs. Fauci 2.0
32:10 The Soviet Influence on Science
33:31 The Tenure Trap in Academia
35:23 The Guild System in Science
36:07 The Problem with Peer Review
40:59 Proposing a New Scientific Framework
42:26 The Role of Reputation in Science
47:41 Challenges and Solutions in Open Science
49:07 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
Peer Review Is a Guild: https://substack.com/home/post/p-180649436
How to Fix Science: https://dailysceptic.org/2025/12/12/how-to-fix-science/
The Hidden Cost of Mental Health Parity: https://brownstone.org/articles/the-hidden-cost-of-mental-health-parity/