- Two new articles tackle the issue of whether most research is false... Which raises the question: how do we know whether this research is true? Or whether any of the links which follow are true? Undaunted, I'll continue...
- Chris of Mixing Memory has a thoughtful article discussing research suggesting religion can have harmful effects.
- When it comes to piloting planes, older pilots are generally better.
- Subliminal messages found in Canadian slot machines. Really. Even though they probably don't work.
- Come to think of it, it's odd that they'd need to. After all, money is the best incentive.
- Completely unrelated: A treatment for "phantom limb" pain.
- Somewhat related: Has the procedure for deciding what research is ethical gone too far?
- Still haven't had your fill of psychology / neuroscience links? Visit this week's Encephalon, matey!
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Gun Goes Off Midflight:
I'm sure you all remember that plane crash in the Hudson a while back, in which all the passengers survived thanks to the commendable competence of the pilot, Chesley Sullenberger, and the crew.
Fumento left a comment on my earlier post.
Interesting. I recall reading some time ago that only positive results get published most of the time, as studies that prove against something just aren't as interesting.
I'm talking efficacy of drugs and the like.
Of course, there's more to this story, but it is a long time since I read it.