The Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics plans to focus on basic science research to understand the brain mechanisms involved in psychedelic experience. They also hope to educate the public about psychedelics as sources of information tend to be limited and not always rigorous.
The number of investors and investments in climate technology is increasing, leading to more for-profit companies emerging in the space. Some individuals may prioritize profit over the environment, causing nonprofits to lose donors to for-profit companies.
This podcast episode explores the clash between conventional and alternative science, particularly in the context of food and its effects on the body. The speaker also highlights the potential consequences of disappointing someone in the field of science.
The credibility of science is being undermined with the growth of a small cadre of people who use science for personal gain and create doubt in the public's understanding of real scientific issues like climate change. Scientists need to call out fraudulent members of their field who contribute to this problem.
The use of field studies has an advantage over laboratory experiments due to the ability to gather data quickly and at scale, partnered with governments and big firms, thus producing more credible results than tiny pilot studies that are never replicated, such as those commonly found in labs.
The diagnostic tests like MRI or x-rays are overly relied upon for the treatment of back pain, as they provide a clear picture of what's inside but exclude the subjective experience of pain. This overreliance is now being stepped back from in 95% of cases.