Health Research

The new rat race

The origins of the term “rat race” has a few stories, one of which can be traced back to Philip K Dick’s short story, “The Last…

Zero sum mentality and evidence based practice

Any professional works very hard to achieve the level of expertise that is…

Who decides what you like?

Have you ever been to a restaurant that was written about poorly and yet thoroughly enjoyed it? Chance are…

Flash, or no flash?

In my neighbourhood, there is a machine that tells you what speed you’re driving. It flashes when you’re going too fast…

Please store your heavier items under the seat in front of you.

Is this MY problem?

When we read reports of a health study, we’re lead to believe that the researchers solved our problem. Earlier this year, a…

How not to drive into a lake

No doubt, you’ve used Google Maps for driving directions. No doubt, you’ve read or heard of people following…

Trash science isn’t stopping.

We can want it to stop but it won’t stop. We can come up with all of the automated ways to tell if data is…

The impossible hiding spot

Pick a weight you can lift once and only once. Now lift it ten times.