Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Career science, open science, and inspired science (with Alexa Tullett)
Sep 14, 2022
Alexa Tullett, a social psychologist at the University of Alabama, dives into the intricacies of scientific integrity and belief change. She questions the reliability of traditional p-values and discusses 'importance laundering' in research. Tullett contrasts open science with inspired science, emphasizing the need for transparency. The conversation also broaches the challenges of meta-analyses and the nuances of ego depletion. Additionally, she explores innovative approaches to college admissions and the pressing role of accountability in the justice system.
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Truth-Seeking vs. Showing Others
- Open science prioritizes demonstrating the truth of work to others.
- Inspired science prioritizes actually figuring out the truth, regardless of others' opinions.
Accountability in Science
- Alexa Tullett emphasizes the importance of accountability to others in science due to human bias.
- She views p-hacking as a consequence of human nature, not necessarily malicious intent.
Interpreting P-values
- Treat p-values as continuous evidence, not a strict dichotomy.
- Consider the relative costs of false positives and false negatives when interpreting results.