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George Johnson (
The Cancer Chronicles
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Raw Data
) and John Horgan (
Stevens Center for Science Writings
,
Cross-Check
)
John pledges not to get his prostate checked
.
00:14
Shady stats make cancer therapy look better than it is
.
15:49
George’s extravagant physical exam
.
21:26
The evolution of cooperation
.
32:56
How paper eyeballs can control your mind
.
44:57
Seeing sounds: a key to creativity?
.
55:26
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Gilbert and Welch’s book, Should I Be Tested for Cancer?
Welch’s NYT essay
NYT Q&A with Welch
NYT article on downside of radiology
Which cancer screenings work?
Reality check: How do we know if screening saves lives?
George on mindless creatures acting mindfully
Zimmer’s NYT profile of cooperation modeler Nowak
Science mag article on how artificial eyes boost altruism
Benedict Carey’s NYT article on subsconscious priming
Ramachandran article in Scientific American on synesthesia
Science Saturday | Aug 3, 2007 | George Johnson & John Horgan
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