Episode 52: Fraus - I

Feb 7, 2025

Dive into the murky world of scientific fraud as hosts unpack infamous hoaxes and data manipulation. They explore Alan Sokol's satirical paper and its implications for academic integrity. Ethical dilemmas arise around practices like p-hacking, raising questions about trust in research. The Diederik Stapel fraud case highlights transparency issues and personal motivations in academia. Personal consequences of fraud are discussed, as are the heavy impacts on families. Accountability in the scientific community remains a pressing theme throughout.