The Inquiry - Is the Knowledge Factory Broken?

Is the Knowledge Factory Broken?

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Academic research stands accused of turning a blind eye to dodgy data, failing to reconcile contradictory findings and valuing money over knowledge. We examine the criticisms, which go the very heart of our pursuit of knowledge.

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Published on Thursday, 9th November 2017.

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