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Explore the systemic issues plaguing modern scientific research in this 19-minute video lecture that examines both well-known and lesser-discussed problems affecting the scientific community. Discover how current research practices and institutional structures are creating obstacles to scientific progress, with analysis drawing from expert sources including Richard Harris' "Rigor Mortis" and Paula Stephan's "How Economics Shapes Science." Learn about the economic and structural factors that influence how science is conducted today, understand why these problems are intensifying over time, and gain insight into the challenges facing researchers and the broader scientific enterprise. The discussion provides a critical examination of contemporary scientific methodology and institutional frameworks that shape research outcomes.
