I liked this quote from the Zombie science article " ...zombie science is not just insidious, arising out of suspect relations between the academic and political systems, but can be evil. In fact, maybe “evil science” deserves a category of its own. It would be identified by its intent to use science to achieve a political or ideological goal, without excluding, of course, financial gain. It doesn’t shirk from fraud and has complete disregard for medical ethics and human rights."
"Zombie Science" reminds me of Richard Feynman's essay about "Cargo Cult Science": going through the visible motions as if enacting a magical ritual to make a desire come true.
I liked this quote from the Zombie science article " ...zombie science is not just insidious, arising out of suspect relations between the academic and political systems, but can be evil. In fact, maybe “evil science” deserves a category of its own. It would be identified by its intent to use science to achieve a political or ideological goal, without excluding, of course, financial gain. It doesn’t shirk from fraud and has complete disregard for medical ethics and human rights."
"Zombie Science" reminds me of Richard Feynman's essay about "Cargo Cult Science": going through the visible motions as if enacting a magical ritual to make a desire come true.