Is the Knowledge Factory Broken?
Dodgy data, contradictory findings, perverse incentives – the challenges facing academia
The Inquiry · BBC World Service
November 9, 201722m 58s
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Show Notes
Academic research stands accused of turning a blind eye to dodgy data, failing to reconcile contradictory findings and valuing money over knowledge. We examine the criticisms, which go the very heart of our pursuit of knowledge.
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