Episode

The Problem With Scientific Slogans

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Deep Psychology
Published
May 3, 2026
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471
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Summary

Science often gets reduced down into popular slogans that spread quickly through the culture, e.g. "You're distracted because your brain craves dopamine." What are the problems with such slogans? This is a snippet from my Wednesday 29/4 episode, If Science Isn't Ultimate, How Should We Use It? (#142) Episode category: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/41de4d4f-0232-4c5d-bb84-436add43f6f9 Explore my 200-episode podcast library: https://deep-psychology.com/#pod-cats Newsletter & books: https://deep-psychology.com/my-links