The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
A group of trained philosophers explore the philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics, and make the case for progressive politics.
The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
35 - When Experts Misinform: Conflicts of Interest, Bad Faith, and Research Blind Spots
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The Badlands
In this episode, we discuss the relationship between expert researchers, their funders, the media, and the general public, and the ways that relationship can go bad. In what ways can researchers and funders act wrongly, and what are the consequences for the general public? Should we do more to prevent conflicts of interest, and what are some of the drawbacks of the private funding model we currently employ?