Purser Explores The World

Purser Explores The World


Episode 11: How Not To Science

May 19, 2013

Last episode we had a look at what it takes to Science. From the basic process, to the importance of statistics to whether the annecdote has a legitimate place within science.


This time round we decided to have a look at Schlock Science. Each of us has a look at what most bugs us about the world of crappy or psuedo science, whether it's dodgy "studies", Press Releases dressed up in lab coats or those who try to use scientific terminology to push their own ideological ends.


Fun :)


Show notes:


In the show we talk about a picture that "demonstrates" the potential health issues that mobile phones can cause. Here it is:



We also talk about Tim Minchins excellent video "Storm" 


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