Simon Singh, science writer
“The Internet has meant greater access to accurate scientific and medical information, but it has also led to a massive increase in the availability of woo, baloney, pseudoscience and bogus [...]
“The Internet has meant greater access to accurate scientific and medical information, but it has also led to a massive increase in the availability of woo, baloney, pseudoscience and bogus [...]
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“If you were asked to reach a judgement in a court case, would you make your decision based on the lawyers’ statement alone, or would you want to first see [...]
"The John Innes Centre firmly believe that any claim should be substantiated by evidence presented in a simple and easy to understand format so that it is not in any [...]
"As Francis Bacon famously said, knowledge is power. Asking for evidence empowers all of us - scientists and non-scientists alike. It helps us distinguish good science from bad and enables [...]
“Decisions on issues such as diet, lifestyle and medical care, can profoundly affect you or your family. Do not believe hearsay in the media or elsewhere, but look critically at [...]
"Ask for Evidence… … and learn the difference between valid and invalid evidence. If scientific claims are made, have the findings been peer-reviewed and published? Who financed the research, and [...]
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"Too much politics is based on knee-jerk reactions. It’s really important that MPs think about evidence and ask for evidence when making important decisions." [...]
"Science is the foundation of our modern society. Evidence is what distinguishes science from pseudoscience. Always keep a critical mind and ask for the evidence behind any claim you encounter!" [...]
"We regularly have to respond to members of the public to help put the ‘latest research’ in context for them. We are also concerned about some of the claims made [...]
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“We all want proof to help us make decisions. If I asked you to put your money in my business you wouldn't hand over your savings without looking at the [...]
"Today, facts and opinions are becoming increasingly indistinguishable. The 'Ask for evidence' campaign encourages the critical evaluation of claims made by companies, politicians and other stakeholders. This campaign has proven [...]
“After surgery for cancer fourteen years ago, I was advised to have chemotherapy. As I was dubious, I asked the oncologist what the evidence was. He showed me an article [...]