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Is the Knowledge Factory Broken?
Dodgy data, contradictory findings, perverse incentives – the challenges facing academia.
Academic research stands accused of turning a blind eye to dodgy data, failing to reconcile contradictory findings and valuing money over knowledge. We examine the criticisms, which go the very heart of our pursuit of knowledge.
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Hate mail, threats and intimidation
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The Inquiry
Getting beyond the headlines to explore the forces and ideas shaping the world
