Stuart Buck

Stuart Buck, a venture capitalist for better science, discusses how to make reforms in science more efficient and accountable. He explores the role of metascience in fueling reform and the need to assess scientific reforms. The podcast also delves into improving science infrastructure, the influence of evidence-based policy and medicine on better science, and the challenges of measuring scientific progress and implementing changes in science funding.

Stuart Buck, former Vice President of Arnold Ventures, discusses the urgent need for reform in math education, advocating for a focus on statistics and practical skills. He tackles the confusion surrounding p-values, emphasizing their misinterpretations in public discourse. Buck explores the repercussions of the reproducibility crisis in social sciences, highlighting the significance of publishing null results. He stresses the importance of rigorous research practices to ensure reliability and transparency in scientific findings. Tune in for insights that could change how we approach education and research!