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“I spend a lot of time talking to people who disagree with me - I would go so far as to say that it's my favourite leisure activity.”

Quote by Ben Goldacre

Book:Bad Science

Work

Richard Harris investigates the credibility of scientific studies and the ways in which they are often misinterpreted or exaggerated in the media, focusing on health and medical topics. more

Author

Ben Goldacre is a British physician, writer, and journalist, known for his contributions to medical research and science communication. Born in 1974, Goldacre graduated from Oxford University with a medical degree and began his medical career at a hospital in London. His writing focuses on exposing flaws and misrepresentations in medical research and advocating for more transparent and rigorous research practices. more

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