The Checkup with Doctor Mike Exposing Widespread Corruption In Alzheimer's Research | Charles Piller
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Mar 2, 2025 In this discussion, Charles Piller, an investigative journalist for Science Magazine and author of "Doctored," dives deep into corruption in Alzheimer's research. He reveals shocking details about unethical practices, data manipulation, and the immense pressures faced by researchers. The conversation also touches on the failures of the FDA, the implications of the amyloid hypothesis, and the dire need for accountability in science. Piller advocates for restoring trust and transparency in medical research to foster better patient outcomes.
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Trust in Science
- Science and medicine sometimes have an arrogance problem, demanding blind trust.
- True trust must be earned through transparency and acknowledging missteps.
Replication Crisis
- Scientific careers are built on discoveries, not replications or negative results.
- This discourages verifying existing research, contributing to a replication crisis.
Paper Mills
- Paper mills exploit "publish or perish" pressure by selling authorships on fake papers.
- This undermines scientific integrity as researchers pad resumes with questionable publications.
