Ben Goldacre Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ben Goldacre.

Ben Goldacre is a British author, broadcaster, and medical doctor. He is best known for his contributions to the field of evidence-based medicine and for his book "Bad Science," which criticizes the misuse of scientific evidence in the media and healthcare industry. Goldacre has also written extensively about the pharmaceutical industry, the placebo effect, and the importance of open access to scientific research. He has a regular column in The Guardian and has presented television and radio documentaries. N/A

As it is a major component of blood, water is vital for tran

As it is a major component of blood, water is vital for transporting oxygen to the brain. Heaven forbid that your blood should dry out.

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And if, by the end [of this book], you reckon you might stil

And if, by the end [of this book], you reckon you might still disagree with me, then I offer you this: you'll still be wrong, but you'll be wrong with a lot more panache and flair than you could possibly manage right now.

Health Humor Funny Science Opinion

You are a placebo responder. Your body plays tricks on your

You are a placebo responder. Your body plays tricks on your mind. You cannot be trusted.

Humor Funny Science Medicine Mind

I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that.

I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that.

Science Skepticism

Homeopathy pills are, after all, empty little sugar pills wh

Homeopathy pills are, after all, empty little sugar pills which seem to work, and so they embody [..] how we can be misled into thinking that any intervention is more effective than it really is.

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I'd like to submit to Bad Science my teacher who gave us a h

I'd like to submit to Bad Science my teacher who gave us a handout which says that 'Water is best absorbed by the body when provided in frequent small amounts.' What I want to know is this. If I drink too much in one go, will it leak out off my arsehole instead? Thank you. Anton.

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