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Nullius in Verba is a podcast about science—what it is and what it could be. It is hosted by Smriti Mehta from UC Berkeley and Daniël Lakens from Eindhoven University of Technology. Our logo is an homage to the title page of Novum Organum, which depicts a galleon passing between the mythical Pillars of Hercules on either side of the Strait of Gibraltar. The title of the podcast comes from the mott... more

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In this episode, we discuss "Is the scientific paper a fraud?" by Sir Peter Medawar.

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• Medawar, P. (1999). Is the scientific paper a fraud? Communicating Science: Professional Contexts, 27–31.

• Ross, G. R., Meloy, M. G., & Bolton, L. E.... more

Medawar, P. (1999). Is the scientific paper a fraud? Communicating Science: Professional Contexts, 27–31.

In this episode, we try to make the concept of tacit knowledge explicit. How much of our scientific knowledge depends on knowledge that we can't communicate directly? How can we replicate studies, if they might rely on tacit knowledge? And why has th... more

In this episode, we continue the discussion on p-hacking. Were the accusations of p-hacking valid? And how can one avoid said accusations? What are the reasons for p-hacking? And what are some solutions?

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• Giner-Sorolla, R. (2012). Scienc... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • If you hate when people treat science like an answers box, this is a great podcast!

    As a lay person who has been personally victimized by bad research, I find these frank discussions on the flaws in the process and how to improve it to be a breath of fresh air.

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The discussions are noted for being frank and thought-provoking, encouraging deeper understanding and reflection on scientific methods.
Listeners appreciate the honest critiques of scientific practices and methodologies, with many valuing the focus on ethics and integrity in research.

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Episode 71: Commentarius Scientificus: Fraus?
Q: What's Medawar's main disagreement with how scientific papers are written?
He suggests that discussions should come at the beginning because hypotheses often arise unexpectedly rather than being systematically derived.
Episode 71: Commentarius Scientificus: Fraus?
Q: Is the scientific paper a fraud?
It depends on what we mean by fraud, but it misrepresents the scientific process.
Episode 63: Experimenta Praematura
Q: Do you think that there is a limiting of, or do you think that the statistical card has been put before the theoretical horse in psychology?
Yes, the focus on experiments may sometimes overshadow the need for solid theoretical frameworks.
Episode 63: Experimenta Praematura
Q: Do you think social psychologists, do you think they fall prey to the same errors that they discuss?
Yes, they may fall prey to groupthink or biases similar to the ones they study.
Episode 58: Communicatio Scientiae
Q: Why is it important for scientists to communicate to the general public?
It's vital to provide public understanding of science, enabling people to make informed decisions in their lives and to appreciate the value of scientific inquiry.

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