Behavioral science fraud is on the rise, with 10,000 research papers retracted last year. The podcast discusses the motivations behind cheating, the impact of false findings on public policy and public health, and the challenges researchers face. It also delves into specific cases, such as a controversial research paper and fraud in an insurance paper. The speakers share their personal experiences and highlight the detrimental effects of fraud on the credibility of social science research.

Max Bazerman, a behavioral science expert from Harvard, Leif Nelson from UC Berkeley known for tackling research misconduct, and Brian Nosek, a champion of research integrity at the University of Virginia, explore the alarming rise of academic fraud. They discuss the pressures that lead researchers to manipulate data and the far-reaching consequences of retracted papers. The conversation delves into high-profile cases and their implications on public trust, while emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and ethical standards in academia.

Max Bazerman, a Harvard Business School professor, discusses the ethics of academia, spotlighting the systemic pressures that lead to misconduct. Brian Nosek from the University of Virginia talks about his efforts in promoting transparency through the Open Science Framework, revealing the reluctance in academia to share data. Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, exposes the challenges surrounding the integrity of publishing, especially after Hindawi's retraction of over 8,000 fraudulent papers. The episode sheds light on the pervasive issues of trust and accountability in research.

Brian Nosek, a pioneering psychologist and co-developer of the Implicit Association Test, discusses the evolution of psychology in light of the replication crisis. He highlights the importance of sample diversity and communication of scientific uncertainty. The conversation delves into the complexities of implicit bias assessment through IAT, advocating for transparent methodologies in research. Nosek also critiques the breakdown of trust in science and emphasizes open science practices to enhance reproducibility, ultimately aiming for a more reliable academic landscape.

Psychologist tests field of psychology, scientists bet on success-rate, paradoxes of human nature explored. Replication crisis discussed with guest voices, focusing on reproducibility and scientific claims. Challenges of replication studies, questioning research standards and reliability. Impact of multiple comparisons in studies, ethical concerns highlighted. Exploring researcher degrees of freedom and philosophical debates in scientific research.