In this episode, I step back to ask a big, foundational question: what exactly is science, and how do we judge the quality of evidence? Before diving into future conversations on scientific topics, I wanted to better understand the scientific process itself.
With the AI, I explore the hierarchy of studies—from gold-standard randomized controlled trials, to cohort and case-control studies, all the way down to case reports. Along the way, we look at real-world examples and unpack the strengths and weaknesses of each approach: why some studies are more trustworthy than others, how bias creeps in, and what to watch for when evaluating research.
It’s a clear, practical guide to thinking scientifically—helping me (and hopefully you) become more confident in navigating evidence, studies, and claims in everyday life.