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Apr 1, 2026 1 hr 40 min

Ep 371 - Popular Pseudoscience

from Iron Culture presented by MASS Hosted by MASS Research Review

In this episode, Eric Trexler and Eric Helms delve into the complexities of scientific research integrity, recent controversies in nutrition studies, and debunk common myths in health and fitness. They emphasize the importance of transparency, ethics, and critical thinking in science and everyday beliefs. In this episode, Eric Helms and Eric Trexler debunk popular myths in psychology, medicine, and animal behavior, exploring the science behind Stockholm syndrome, the hungry judge effect, stress ulcers, sugar hyperactivity, and the Stanford Prison Experiment. They emphasize critical thinking and scientific rigor in understanding complex topics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:23 Update on LDL Research Controversy 14:30 "Ethics" in the Research Context 26:45 Conspiratorial thinking and communication in science/research 29:45 Pop Science Myths and Misconceptions 39:25 Debunking Learning Styles 48:17 Debunking Stockholm Syndrome 1:02:04 Debunking the "Hungry Judges Study" 1:07:53 Stress Ulcers: The Complex Truth Behind a Common Belief 01:13:42 Debunking the "Sugar Rush" Myth 01:25:23 Other Popular Myths and Misconceptions

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