Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg | 6 January 2025 | 1h 28m | Listen Later | Podcasts | Spotify
Interview with Cremieux Recueil about ideas from his Substack of the same name. Argues that many complex problems can be simplified with sufficient data and proper analysis, citing drug discovery and the debunking of the link between epidurals and autism as examples. Highlights Regeneron’s success in drug development using genetic data, while noting 23andMe’s underutilization of its own data. While believing data can help with societal problems like welfare, Cremieux notes that these issues are harder to solve due to human investment and resistance to change. Emphasizes the need for careful analysis, skepticism towards selective publishing, and awareness of flawed methodologies. Touches on the negative impact of culture wars on scientific work, heritability, IQ, and the importance of evidence-based decision-making.

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