Trust the Science: Should You?

In this episode of the Didi and Lital Show, the hosts delve into the reliability of scientific research. They discuss the impact of skeptics like Peter Boghossian on academia, the complexities and biases in scientific research, and the importance of understanding the scientific process. The episode also touches on the reliability of studies in fields such as medicine and psychology, and the critical need for peer review and skepticism in science to avoid echo chambers and paradigm conformity. They end with a teaser for a future discussion on breaking myths in cybersecurity. Topics 00:24 Football Frenzy: Patriots Predictions 02:06 Book Club: Dystopian Discussions 02:55 The Science of Dystopia 03:31 Scientific Hoaxes and Misconceptions 06:24 Understanding the Scientific Process 06:58 Philosophies of Science: Popper vs. Kuhn 10:38 The Paradigm Shift in Science 13:05 The Financial Side of Science 15:23 Medical Research: Phases and Challenges 17:30 The Badge of Honor in Bioscience 17:52 Understanding Double-Blind Studies 18:40 The Pressure to Publish in Academia 19:28 Publication Bias and Its Consequences 21:16 The Role of Funding in Scientific Research 23:39 Challenges in Longitudinal Studies 26:05 The Reproducibility Crisis in Psychology 26:48 Economics: Macro vs. Micro 28:08 The Debate on Climate Change Studies 33:03 The Importance of Questioning Science 35:03 Preview of the Next Episode