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596. Farewell to a Generational Talent

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Adversarial Collaboration: Shedding Light, Not Heat

Kahneman introduced the concept of adversarial collaboration in science to address the issue of resolving disagreements. In this model, researchers who disagree work together in good faith with a neutral third party as an arbiter. The goal is to shed more light on the issue rather than generating heat, as is common in typical academic debates. The approach aims to solve the fundamental problem in social science research, where disagreements among scientists lack a clear resolution mechanism.

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