Decoding the Gurus Interview with Daniël Lakens and Smriti Mehta on the state of Psychology
43 snips
Nov 18, 2023 Psychologists and podcast hosts Daniël Lakens and Smriti Mehta discuss the replication crisis, responsible heterodoxy, and the role of different communication modes in shaping discourses. They also touch on AI, Lex and Elon being teenage edge lords, and controversial resignations in the field of psychology.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Shifting Focus
- Daniel Lakens's work has shifted from social psychology to cognitive psychology to meta-science.
- He now focuses on how scientists generate reliable knowledge.
Replication Crisis Origins
- The replication crisis started around 2011 with questionable studies like Daryl Bem's precognition paper.
- This led to a shift in perspective, from assuming replicability to skepticism about research findings.
Positive Developments
- Despite the replication crisis, psychology has made positive contributions to science.
- These include registered reports and improved statistical practices.