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"Bad Science" talk by the Guardian’s Ben Goldacre

submitted by vaporlock

1 decade 3 years 11 months ago

"Author of the Guardian’s weekly ”Bad Science” column and Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks, and Big Pharma Flacks, British physician Ben Goldacre dismantles the questionable science behind an assortment of drug trials, court cases, and events of our time."

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http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2010/12/23/some-bad-science-can-make-you-laugh-and-some-kills/

9 Comments

This is a great video. Very moving stuff.

This shows the worst and best of humanity. The situation in South Africa is terrible, but people like Ben Goldacre, who are prepared to make a stand give me hope that we can fix the situation. The more people see this and understand the importance of science and critical thinking the better.

Ben Goldacre is a personal hero of mine, long may he continue his crusade.

My hetero love affair with Ben Goldacre has officially started

His book is a really good read. Makes you laugh until you remember its not actually funny. His blog should be on your bookmarks too.

http://www.badscience.net/

Awesome talk.

ryanbennitt says...

Mmm, self imposed tax for the scientifically illiterate...

So... "vittamins" are bad?

>> ^Payback:

So... "vittamins" are bad?

When does he say this?

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