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When we point out that something is bullshit, we are not engaging in a crude ad hominem attack; rather, we are identifying a failure of the evidence.
Data should be thought of as evidence pertaining to a particular argument rather than as a set of facts that speak for themselves.
The notion of 'alternative facts'—facts that are generated to support one's preconceived beliefs—is a dangerous manifestation of bullshit.
There is a vast amount of well-intentioned but scientifically flawed research out there.
Science is a process, and it often proceeds by fits and starts, sometimes even with leaps of inspiration.
Failing to state your assumptions clearly is not just bad science, it's bullshit.
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