"The various forms of citation bias (including amplification, diversion,
and invention) are specific manifestations of confirmation bias as it
applies to the scientific literature. Even well-trained scientists can
and do fall prey to these basic cognitive biases. This is exactly why
scientists need to be skeptical critical thinkers."
Another reality of science practice that must be overcome.
http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/citation-bias-confirmation-bias-for-scientists/
Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
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