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Episode 8: Confessions of a Science Critic (with James Heathers)
Episode 8: Confessions of a Science Critic (with James Heathers)
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Yoel and Mickey welcome Northeastern University research scientist and science critic James Heathers to their show. Yoel, Mickey, and James discuss science reform and the need for robust science criticism. Why is it so hard for some (older) scientists to admit their mistakes? Do science critics feel empathy for the scholars they criticize? Is there a danger of science criticism going too far, even over-correcting? What exactly is Yoel drinking this episode?
Bonus: James discusses his fascinating research on people who can control their goosebumps.
Bonus Bonus: Yoel and Mickey submit to James's break-music request.
Special Guest: James Heathers.
Bonus: James discusses his fascinating research on people who can control their goosebumps.
Bonus Bonus: Yoel and Mickey submit to James's break-music request.
Special Guest: James Heathers.
Released:
Aug 29, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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