# 424: “Backed by Science” Doesn’t Mean What You Think, with Dr. Stephen Cheung

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Podcast: [Fast Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-talk-102047)
Published: 2026-05-21T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Science isn’t perfect; humans can bring bias and poor design. Today, Dr. Stephen Cheung helps us understand the potential pitfalls of scientific inquiry, and the things we can trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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