Ep8 - Let's Talk About Science, Part One

In this segment, Corey and Mandy discuss understanding scientific studies and the importance of critical thinking when interpreting scientific journalism.

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on understanding the structure of a scientific study, from the introduction and background to discussion and conclusion. Mandy takes us through how she teaches students using the hero's journey plot structure, encouraging viewers to see scientific literature as a journey of discovery.

Corey voices concerns about media possibly skewing interpretations of scientific literature to gain audience attention or suit their narratives.

The conversation also broaches the topic of researchers publishing only positive results, leaving a gap in the scientific method.

They end the podcast with an exhortation to their girlfriends to fact-check any scientific claims made by influencers or news outlets by going directly to the source -- that is, the scientific paper itself, most of which can be found for free at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Be sure to listen next week to part two of this vibrant conversation, where we get into the two studies mentioned in the introduction to this episode!