Science Fictions: Exposing Fraud, Bias, Negligence and Hype in Science Stuart Ritchie is an English-language printed book that examines how fraud, bias, negligence, and hype influence science. This work is suitable for readers who want to delve into the vulnerabilities of science and their impact on society and health.
According to Adam Rutherford, this book is 'Required reading for everyone'. It highlights the risks of weak science across various fields such as medicine, psychology, and economics. Ritchie shows how negligence and deception undermine trust in science and calls for important measures to protect this valuable discipline.
The book connects with themes such as popular science, the impact of science on society, and the philosophical and social aspects of science.