reltbracco on Nostr: How can we foster a culture of awareness and minimization of bias in the pursuit of ...

How can we foster a culture of awareness and minimization of bias in the pursuit of knowledge, rather than ignoring it and outright pandering to various interests?

Modern science seems to be doing a poor job and I actually don’t believe there were really “good old days,” just different biases and less lay criticism.

This is something we’re going to have to do going forward if we want to divorce state and science. And we’re going to have to do it well, and in competition with entities that have a lot of funding and social standing.

I think part of the problem is that states print and steal what they need to directly and indirectly influence science culture. But I’m certain there has to be more. Our scientists come from the culture at large, and that is where I think the problem also lies; with a widespread willingness to overlook truth for the sake of tribe. How do we fix it?

#science #asknostr

quoting note1778…zwlj

Are there intellectually curious, ethical researchers left? Of course. But to make a name for yourself in academia and research these days your politics better align with your university, or your company, AND your sponsors. I have been shocked by things my friends in academia have admitted in the last 10-15 years about their grant writing and how they have had to “evolve” to get funding.