Ben Goldacre Ted Talk

This Ted Talk by Ben Golacre isn't about any specific medical advancement, disease, or any of the other things I've covered so far on this blog. Rather, it's about the importance of recognizing good science from bad science. What does that mean? It means not being fooled by fictitious claims, inaccurate data, and exaggerated experimental results. This is particularly important in the context of pharmaceutical companies promoting new drugs, but the concept of being able to identify falsehoods extends far beyond the confines of science. It affects many other aspects of our lives, and we are surrounded by it on a daily basis. Anyways, Goldacre does a wonderful job not only of illustrating and explaining his points, but also supporting them with compelling evidence.