Nullius in Verba is a podcast about science—what it is and what it could be. It is hosted by Smriti Mehta from UC Berkeley and Daniël Lakens from Eindhoven University of Technology. We draw inspiration from the book Novum Organum, written in 1620 by Francis Bacon, which laid the foundations of the modern scientific method. Our logo is an homage to the title page of Novum Organum, which depicts a galleon passing between the mythical Pillars of Hercules on either side of the Strait of Gibralta ...
…
continue reading
A new course in study of the classic primer in creed, Nawaaqidh al-Islaam. Moosaa Richardson reads the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Get the workbook & follow along: https://www.bakkah.net/en/resources-things-that-nullify-someones-islam.htm ALSO INCLUDED: An older set of two recordings, a brief explanation of the classic text, "Nawaaqidh al-Islaam," by Shaykh al-Islaam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allaah have Mercy on him), read by Salaah B ...
…
continue reading
Four friends and a crazy dan nulling the void and cracking jokes. These episodes will consist of a brainbuster, crazy jokes, and closing thoughts to sum it all up. Enjoy!
…
continue reading
1
Episode 50: Quinquagesimus
1:04:06
1:04:06
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:04:06
In this special two-part celebration, we answer questions submitted by our listeners. Thanks to James Steele, Peder Isager, and Simen Leithe Tajet for the questions featured in this episode. And thank you for joining us for 50 episodes! Shownotes Roger Scruton Quote Borsboom, D., Mellenbergh, G. J., & van Heerden, J. (2003). The theoretical status …
…
continue reading
1
11: The Eighth Nullifier [Unedited]
1:01:23
1:01:23
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:01:23
This is the 11th session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded …
…
continue reading
This is the 10th session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded …
…
continue reading
1
Episode 49: Valor Scientiae Psychologicae
1:08:50
1:08:50
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:08:50
You can listen to the podcast More of a Comment Than a Question here: https://moreofacomment.buzzsprout.com/ Our joint episode is a response to the episode ‘Final Final Final Comments’: https://moreofacomment.buzzsprout.com/1207223/episodes/16055645-final-final-final-commentsSmriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
This is the ninth session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded…
…
continue reading
In preparation for our next episode, a joint recording with our friends from More of a Comment than a Question, we read a paper by Robert Cialdini about the value of social psychology for the general public. Cialdini, R. B. (2009). We Have to Break Up. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 4(1), 5–6. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6924.2009.01091.…
…
continue reading
This is the eighth session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorde…
…
continue reading
How I Fail. Blog by Veronika Cheplygina https://veronikach.com/category/how-i-fail/ Arkin, R. (2011). Most Underappreciated: 50 Prominent Social Psychologists Describe Their Most Unloved Work. Oxford University Press. Kerr, N. L. (1998). HARKing: Hypothesizing After the Results are Known. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 2(3), 196–217. htt…
…
continue reading
This is the seventh session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Record…
…
continue reading
This is the sixth session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 47: Inductio et Deductio
1:18:06
1:18:06
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:18:06
In this episode, we delve into induction and deduction and talk further about issues related to generalizability. Shownotes Popper, K. The Logic of Scientific Discovery. (1953). Hutchinson & Co. (Originally published in 1935) Yarkoni, T. (2022). The generalizability crisis. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 45, e1. Mook, D. G. (1983). In defense of ex…
…
continue reading
This is the fifth session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded…
…
continue reading
This is the fourth session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorde…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 46: Invaliditas Externa
1:03:02
1:03:02
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:03:02
In this episode, we discuss the paper "In defense of external invalidity" by Douglas Mook. Shownotes Mook, D. G. (1983). In defense of external invalidity. American Psychologist, 38(4), 379–387. Mook, D. G. (1989). The myth of external validity. Everyday cognition in adulthood and late life, 25-43. The case of Phineas Gage was written up: Harlow, J…
…
continue reading
A reading of the paper In Defense of External Invalidty by Douglas G. Mook, which will be discussed in the next episode. Mook, D. G. (1983). In defense of external invalidity. American Psychologist, 38(4), 379–387. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.38.4.379Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
This is the third session of an 'Aqeedah (Creed) course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded…
…
continue reading
In this episode, we discuss the role of apprenticeship in training scientists and researchers. What’s the difference between traditional apprenticeship and cognitive apprenticeship? Does graduate training live up to its promise as an apprenticeship model? What can we do to improve the modeling of skills that are to be taught during graduate trainin…
…
continue reading
The second session of a new course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded on 1446.04.09. Get t…
…
continue reading
The first session of a new course at 1MM in Pittsburgh! Nawaaqidh al-Islam, or: Things that Nullify One's Islam, by Shaykh al-Islam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allah have Mercy on him). Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads and translates the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee* (may Allah have Mercy on him). Recorded on 1446.04.02. *This…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 44: Reprehensio Scientiae Aperta
1:00:09
1:00:09
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:00:09
This is a live episode, recorded in Växjö, Sweden (Linnaeus university) on September 24, 2024, at the 5th meeting of the Open Science Community Sweden and the Swedish Reproducibility Network. Thanks to André Kalmendal at Mono (https://monovaxjo.se) for recording the episode.Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
1
Episode 43: Historia Casus Methodi Scientifica
1:00:45
1:00:45
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:00:45
In this episode, we discuss the paper "A case history in scientific method" by B. F. Skinner Shownotes Skinner, B. F. (1956). A case history in scientific method. American psychologist, 11(5), 221. Richter, C. P. (1953). Free research versus design research. Science, 118(3056), 91–93. https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwoChapter01…
…
continue reading
1
Prologus 43: A Case Study in Scientific Method (Skinner)
1:03:17
1:03:17
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:03:17
In preparation for the next episode, in which we discuss this paper, here is a reading of: Skinner, B. F. (1956). A case history in scientific method. American Psychologist, 11(5), 221-233.Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
1
Episode 42: Aestimatio Scriptorum
1:05:34
1:05:34
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:05:34
In today’s episode, we discuss critically reading and appraising scientific articles. How do we select which articles to read carefully? Which heuristics are useful for assessing paper quality? And do open science practices actually lead to better quality papers? Enjoy. Shownotes Bacon, F. (1625). Of Studies. PNAS Submissions contributed by NAS mem…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 41: Sodalitates Academicae
1:03:54
1:03:54
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:03:54
In this episode, we talk about academic societies, professional organizations, and academic advocacy groups, focusing primarily on the discipline of psychology. What are their roles and responsibilities? Is it necessary for researchers to join such organizations? And should we bring back scholarly soirees? Enjoy. Shownotes Royal Society Referee Rep…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 40: Tabula de Ethicis Recensionibus
1:13:28
1:13:28
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:13:28
In this episode, we discuss review boards for research with human subjects. Are they necessary? Are they efficient? Are scientists well equipped to make judgements about ethics? And are economists more ethical than psychologists? Shownotes Whitney, S. N. (2015). Balanced ethics review: A guide for institutional review board members. Springer. Schra…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 39: Activismus
1:13:10
1:13:10
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:13:10
In this episode, we discuss activism in science. How do political and personal values affect science? When is activism just part of the job? And should one be careful about activism in the classroom? Enjoy. Shownotes: Frisby, C. L., Redding, R. E., & O’Donohue, W. T. (2023). Ideological and Political Bias in Psychology: An Introduction. In Ideologi…
…
continue reading
In this episode, we continue our discussion of replications. We talk about how to analyze replication studies, which studies are worth replicating, and what is the status of replications in other scientific disciplines. Shownotes Mack, R. W. (1951). The Need for Replication Research in Sociology. American Sociological Review, 16(1), 93–94. https://…
…
continue reading
In the next two episodes, we will discuss replication studies, which are essential to building reliable scientific knowledge. Shownotes Mack, R. W. (1951). The Need for Replication Research in Sociology. American Sociological Review, 16(1), 93–94. https://doi.org/10.2307/2087978 Smith, N. C. (1970). Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psycho…
…
continue reading
1
Prologus 37: Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psychological research (N. C. Smith)
28:28
Smith, N. C. (1970). Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psychological research. American Psychologist, 25(10), 970–975. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0029774Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
1
Episode 36: Leges Eponymae
1:11:45
1:11:45
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:11:45
In this episode, we discuss a fun mix of eponymous laws, which are laws named after individuals who postulate them. Shownotes Campbell, D. T. (1979). Assessing the impact of planned social change. Evaluation and Program Planning, 2(1), 67–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(79)90048-X Merton, R. K. (1995). The Thomas Theorem and the Matthews Effe…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 35: Praedictio Clinica Versus Statistica
1:08:16
1:08:16
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:08:16
In this final episode of the three-part series on the Philosophical Psychology lectures by Paul Meehl, we discuss lectures 6-8, which cover the ten obfuscating factors in "soft areas" of psychology and a host of advice Meehl provides for researchers, reviewers, editors, and educators on how to improve practice. Shownotes Krefeld-Schwalb, A., Sugerm…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 34: Aestimatio et Emendatio Theoriarum
1:14:07
1:14:07
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:14:07
In this episode, we continue the discussion of Meehl's Philosophy of Psychology course, focusing on lectures 3, 4, and 5. Shownotes The quote "Don't make a mockery of honest ad-hockery" is probably from Clark Glymour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Glymour Good, I. J. (1965). The Estimation of Probabilities: An Essay on Modern Bayesian Methods…
…
continue reading
1
Prologus 34: Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science (Faust & Meehl)
1:02:07
1:02:07
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:02:07
Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1992). Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science: Some illustrations. Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80381-8Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
Video lectures: https://meehl.umn.edu/video Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1992). Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science: Some illustrations. Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80381-8 Serlin, R. C., & Lapsley, D. K. (1985). Rationality in psychological research: The g…
…
continue reading
In advance of the next three episodes discussing the Philosophical Psychology lectures by Paul E. Meehl, we present a brief reading from his autobiography in A history of psychology in autobiography. Meehl, P. E. (1989). Paul E. Meehl. In G. Lindzey (Ed.), A history of psychology in autobiography (Vol. 8, pp. 337–389). Stanford, CA: Stanford Univer…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 32: Impartialitas
1:01:55
1:01:55
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:01:55
In this episode, we discuss objectivity and disinterestedness in science. We talk about norms, values, interests, and objectivity in research practice, peer review, and hiring decisions. Is it possible to be completely objective? Is objectivity a feature of epistemic products or epistemic processes? And most importantly, how would you objectively r…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 31: Criticismus
1:15:58
1:15:58
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:15:58
In this episode, we discuss the role of criticism in science. When is criticism constructive as opposed to obsessive? What are the features of fair and useful scientific criticism? And should we explicitly teach junior researchers to both give and accept criticism? Shownotes: Babbage, C. (1830). Reflections on the Decline of Science in England: And…
…
continue reading
In this episode, we continue discussing Dubin’s 8-step method for theory building. We discuss the measurement of theoretical constructs, using logical propositions to make falsifiable predictions from theories, and the importance of specifying boundary conditions. Shownotes Jaccard, J., & Jacoby, J. (2010). Theory Construction and Model-building Sk…
…
continue reading
In this episode we discussed the 8-step method of theory building proposed by Robin Dubin in his classic 1969 book Theory Building. Shownotes Dubin, R. (1969). Theory building. Free Press. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/160506.html Lynham, S. A. (2002). Quantitative Research and Theory Building: Dubin’s Method. Advances in Developin…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 28: Scientia Cumulativa
1:12:04
1:12:04
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:12:04
In this episode, we discuss the barriers to cumulative science, including inconsistent measurement tools, overreliance on single studies, and the large volume of research publications. Can replications, interdisciplinary collaborations, and prospective meta-analyses help us solve this issue? Can AI solve all our problems? And do most scientists tre…
…
continue reading
A reading of:Forscher, B. K. (1963). Chaos in the Brickyard. Science, 142(3590), 339–339. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.142.3590.339Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
In today’s episode, we continue our conversation about preregistration. How flexible can we be when we preregister, without increasing flexibility in our analysis? How well do people preregister, and what does a good preregistration look like? And how do we deal with deviations from preregistrations? Shownotes Dubin, R. (1969). Theory building. Fre…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 26: Vocans Ictus Tuos - Pars I
1:01:34
1:01:34
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:01:34
In this two part episode we discuss the fine art of preregistration. We go back into the history of preregistration, its evolution, and current use. Do we preregister to control the Type 1 error rate, or to show that we derived our prediction from theory a priori? Can and should we preregister exploratory or secondary data analysis? And how severe …
…
continue reading
In the first episode of 2024, we discuss the double-edged sword: reverence to authority. Should scientists respect others on whose shoulders they stand? Or should they be wary of appeal to authority? How should scientists deal with other sources of authority in science, like for example, the government or academic societies? And how can we differen…
…
continue reading
The Fixation of Belief. Charles S. Peirce. Popular Science Monthly 12 (November 1877), 1-15. http://peirce.org/writings/p107.htmlSmriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
In this second installment of The Anticreativity Letters, we continue discussing the Tempter's tactics for stifling creativity and how to overcome them.Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
In the first of a two-part episode, we discuss The Anticreativity Letters by Richard Nisbett, in which a senior "tempter" advises a junior tempter on ways to prevent a young psychologist from being a productive and creative scientist. Nisbett, R. E. (1990). The anticreativity letters: Advice from a senior tempter to a junior tempter. American Psych…
…
continue reading
A reading of: Nisbett, R. E. (1990). The anticreativity letters: Advice from a senior tempter to a junior tempter. American Psychologist, 45(9), 1078–1082. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.45.9.1078Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
…
continue reading
In today’s episode, we discuss the role of mentorship in academia. What are the characteristics of a good mentor-mentee relationship? What are the qualities of good mentors and good mentees? Does mentorship play a role in the development of scientific knowledge? And could mentors and mentees benefit from couples therapy? Note: D.I.H.C is pronounced…
…
continue reading
In this episode, we discuss the role of trust in science. Why should we verify but trust other scientists? What are the prerequisites for building trust within the scientific community? Who is ultimately responsible for verifying our claims and practices that bolster those claims? And should we give personality tests to everyone who enters academia…
…
continue reading