
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

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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The content is centered around critical discussions of scientific methodologies, ethics, and the nuances of research practices, filtering through theoretical frameworks and challenges faced in the scientific community. Key topics include the structure and integrity of scientific papers, the significance of tacit knowledge, the replication crisis, issues surrounding p-hacking, and ethical research practices. Unique perspectives are often provided by the hosts, along with critical reflections on academia and scientific methods, making it an engaging exploration for those interested in both the philosophy and practicalities of science.
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