2.1: Controversies Behind the Science

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After School Science Club

18 episodes

5 months ago

Two science communicators talk about all of the weird science you never learned in school. We'll talk about recent news in the world of science and medicine, controversies, conspiracies, and more – and you can look forward to a steady stream of expert guests who will be joining us to talk about everything from A (for aliens) to Z (for zombie apocalypses). If you’re curious about science beyond what you once learned in the classroom – no matter how long ago you left school – this podcast is for you!

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2.1: Controversies Behind the Science

After School Science Club

32 minutes 2 seconds

1 year ago

2.1: Controversies Behind the Science

We’re kicking off season two with a return to the science behind the science – this time, focusing on science controversies. We’d like to think that everything in science runs smoothly all the time – but, like any other part of life, that’s not always the case.

From Zimbardo’s Stanford prison experiment and Andrew Wakefield’s fraudulent MMR vaccine–autism claims, to smallpox vaccine development and Purdue Pharma’s misrepresenting opioid addiction, we’re dissecting real-world examples of controversial scientific moments.

Show Notes

Brian Deer exposes Andrew Wakefield’s fraudulent claims
Zimbardo’s famous prison experiment – and were participants faking it?
Purdue Pharma’s downplaying of the risk of addiction to OxyContin
Find out more about Milgram's experiment on obedience to authority

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