Being able to tell the difference between real science and pseudoscience has never been more important, especially given the staggering amounts of misinformation and disinformation being circulated on a daily basis.
In this episode I talk with Jonathan Jarry, a scientist who works for McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, which uses the tagline ‘Separating Sense from Nonsense’.
We cover some of the most blatant red flags that you’re dealing with pseudoscientific claims, charlatanry, grifters, and fake experts.
I hope you find this useful!
The Red Flags That Indicate You’re Dealing with Pseudoscience (Audio Format)
This interview was published as episode 368 of The Strenuous Life Podcast.You can also listen to the audio-only format of the episode on your podcast player.
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Follow Patrick on Twitter @crackedscience and check out the McGill Office for Science and Society to get a taste of the work that’s being done there.
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Cheers!
Stephan Kesting
Hello, Twitter! I am a science communicator who works for @McGillOSS. I also co-host a fantastic, independent podcast w/ @DrLabos called The Body of Evidence. Skepticism, pseudoscience and what the evidence says about X are my jam(s).
— Jonathan Jarry (@crackedscience) January 19, 2021