Nullius In Verba
@nulliusinverba.bsky.social
Nullius in Verba is a podcast about science—what it is and what it could be. Hosted by Smriti Mehta (@smritimehta.bsky.social) and Daniël Lakens (@lakens.bsky.social). nulliusinverba.podbean.com
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New episode of Nullius In Verba! We discuss the jingle-jangle fallacy, the problem of vague concepts, how the incentive structures promote vagueness, why people who prefer more rigour have to be called the validity 'police', and much more!
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Episode 74: Notiones Vague | Nullius in Verba
In this episode, we discuss the problems associated with vague concepts in psychological science. We talk about the jingle-jangle fallacy, the trade-off between broad concepts and more precise…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:57 PM
New episode of Nullius In Verba! We discuss the jingle-jangle fallacy, the problem of vague concepts, how the incentive structures promote vagueness, why people who prefer more rigour have to be called the validity 'police', and much more!
nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-74...
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One of the best episodes so far (both parts)! Loved the back and forth and the camaraderie between @lakens.bsky.social and Smriti Mehta. Found myself laughing out in the train a few times! 😅
Starting the new year with a new podcast episode of Nullius In Verba on 'Scientism' nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-72...
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
Episode 72: Scientismus - I | Nullius in Verba
In this two-part episode, we delve into the topic of scientism. Is science the best way to generate knowledge? Or are we giving too much deference to science if we believe this? In this first part, we...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM
One of the best episodes so far (both parts)! Loved the back and forth and the camaraderie between @lakens.bsky.social and Smriti Mehta. Found myself laughing out in the train a few times! 😅
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Part 2 of our discussion on Scientism at Nullius in Verba is out:
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We talk about 6 problems with scientism that have been raised by Susan Haack, and if we should feel bad about having some sympathy for scientism.
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We talk about 6 problems with scientism that have been raised by Susan Haack, and if we should feel bad about having some sympathy for scientism.
Episode 73: Scientismus - II | Nullius in Verba
In this episode, we continue our discussion of scientism. We talk about 6 problems with scientism that have been raised by Susan Haack, if we should feel bad about having some sympathy for scientism,…
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January 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Part 2 of our discussion on Scientism at Nullius in Verba is out:
nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-73...
We talk about 6 problems with scientism that have been raised by Susan Haack, and if we should feel bad about having some sympathy for scientism.
nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-73...
We talk about 6 problems with scientism that have been raised by Susan Haack, and if we should feel bad about having some sympathy for scientism.
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Great podcast on scientific knowledge (and maybe other kinds?), with Daniël Lakens and Smriti Mehta 👍
Starting the new year with a new podcast episode of Nullius In Verba on 'Scientism' nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-72...
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
Episode 72: Scientismus - I | Nullius in Verba
In this two-part episode, we delve into the topic of scientism. Is science the best way to generate knowledge? Or are we giving too much deference to science if we believe this? In this first part, we...
nulliusinverba.podbean.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Great podcast on scientific knowledge (and maybe other kinds?), with Daniël Lakens and Smriti Mehta 👍
Starting the new year with a new podcast episode of Nullius In Verba on 'Scientism' nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-72...
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
Episode 72: Scientismus - I | Nullius in Verba
In this two-part episode, we delve into the topic of scientism. Is science the best way to generate knowledge? Or are we giving too much deference to science if we believe this? In this first part, we...
nulliusinverba.podbean.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Starting the new year with a new podcast episode of Nullius In Verba on 'Scientism' nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-72...
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
In the first of two parts, we ask if it is ok to think that science is the best way to generate knowledge, or if this is too dismissing of 'other ways of knowing'.
Our Spotify Wrapped tells us that collectively you have listened a total of 181 days to our podcast - and that's just for those of you using Spotify to listen to @nulliusinverba.bsky.social
Thank you all so much for listening!
Thank you all so much for listening!
December 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Our Spotify Wrapped tells us that collectively you have listened a total of 181 days to our podcast - and that's just for those of you using Spotify to listen to @nulliusinverba.bsky.social
Thank you all so much for listening!
Thank you all so much for listening!
Extremely grateful that there are people who have spent almost a full day of this year listening to our little podcast! ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Extremely grateful that there are people who have spent almost a full day of this year listening to our little podcast! ❤️
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@nulliusinverba.bsky.social This prologue episode is absolutely fascinating. As scientists we have to be able to argue the case for new ideas, and at the same time, be able to judge them dispassionately. Psychologically, this isn’t easy, even for psychologists.
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Prologus 66: The Psychology of Controversy (E. G. Boring)
Podcast Episode · Nullius in Verba · 05/09/2025 · 1h 5m
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September 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
@nulliusinverba.bsky.social This prologue episode is absolutely fascinating. As scientists we have to be able to argue the case for new ideas, and at the same time, be able to judge them dispassionately. Psychologically, this isn’t easy, even for psychologists.
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New episode on Premature Experimentation: nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-63... Are experiments overused, and should we make greater use of other approaches to knowledge generation? If so, which methods should we use instead? Enjoy!
Episode 63: Experimenta Praematura | Nullius in Verba
In this episode we discuss whether psychology is engaging in premature experimentation. Are experiments overused, and should we make greater use of other approaches to knowledge generation? If so, whi...
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August 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New episode on Premature Experimentation: nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-63... Are experiments overused, and should we make greater use of other approaches to knowledge generation? If so, which methods should we use instead? Enjoy!
No new episode this week! Smriti is busy teaching an introduction to psychology course, and Daniel is relaxing in his garden with a new puppy.
July 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
No new episode this week! Smriti is busy teaching an introduction to psychology course, and Daniel is relaxing in his garden with a new puppy.
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New episode of @nulliusinverba.bsky.social on exploratory experimentation. Why does exploratory research seem to be valued less? How can we do it well? nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/experiment...
Episode 62: Experimenta Exploratoria | Nullius in Verba
In this episode we discuss exploratory experimentation, an iterative process used by scientists to better understand phenomena. We ask why exploratory research seems to be valued less in science, the ...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
New episode of @nulliusinverba.bsky.social on exploratory experimentation. Why does exploratory research seem to be valued less? How can we do it well? nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/experiment...
We are very happy that the content of our little podcast is resonating with fellow academics. Although, with more than a thousand listeners per episode, maybe we are not that little anymore 🤗
July 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We are very happy that the content of our little podcast is resonating with fellow academics. Although, with more than a thousand listeners per episode, maybe we are not that little anymore 🤗
As a podcast that mainly tries to educate listeners about decade old papers, we very much agree!
July 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As a podcast that mainly tries to educate listeners about decade old papers, we very much agree!
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RE @nulliusinverba.bsky.social ep 59: Meehl seems to assume that research is harder than teaching; teachers should be paid less and if you can't do interesting research you're "demoted" to teaching. Why not the opposite? Why not pay teachers more and say "if you cannot teach, do"?
July 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
RE @nulliusinverba.bsky.social ep 59: Meehl seems to assume that research is harder than teaching; teachers should be paid less and if you can't do interesting research you're "demoted" to teaching. Why not the opposite? Why not pay teachers more and say "if you cannot teach, do"?
It is clear Meehl thought he was much smarter than most other psychologist, so much is clear from his writing :)
June 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It is clear Meehl thought he was much smarter than most other psychologist, so much is clear from his writing :)
He discusses the tendency of scientists to call other scientists racists with no good arguments in the book.
June 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
He discusses the tendency of scientists to call other scientists racists with no good arguments in the book.
New episode! The 3rd and final part of our discussion of Paul Meehl's unpublished book 'The Seven Sacred Cows of Academia' nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/seven-sacr...
Episode 61: Septem Vacae Sacrae III | Nullius in Verba
This is the final installment of the three-part series on Paul Meehl's unpublished book, The Seven Sacred Cows of Academia.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New episode! The 3rd and final part of our discussion of Paul Meehl's unpublished book 'The Seven Sacred Cows of Academia' nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/seven-sacr...
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Second part of @nulliusinverba.bsky.social discussing Paul Meehl's 7 sacred cows of academia. Meehl criticizes one of our favorite topics: The idea that all research professors do is worthwhile. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-60...
Episode 60: Septem Vacae Sacrae II | Nullius in Verba
This is the second part of a three-episode series on Paul Meehl's unpublished book, The Seven Sacred Cows of Academia.
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June 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Second part of @nulliusinverba.bsky.social discussing Paul Meehl's 7 sacred cows of academia. Meehl criticizes one of our favorite topics: The idea that all research professors do is worthwhile. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-60...
Thanks for letting us know. I fear you are right! We will fix it one day in the future. :)
June 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thanks for letting us know. I fear you are right! We will fix it one day in the future. :)
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May 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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A little late, but the new episode on science communication is out now!
We discuss the Carl Sagan effect, pop science books, science journalism, YouTube channels, podcasts... and coffee and sandwiches. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/science-co...
We discuss the Carl Sagan effect, pop science books, science journalism, YouTube channels, podcasts... and coffee and sandwiches. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/science-co...
Episode 58: Communicatio Scientiae | Nullius in Verba
In this episode, we discuss science communication. What is the purpose of science communication? Who does or should engage in it? Are there negative consequences of communicating science to the public...
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May 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A little late, but the new episode on science communication is out now!
We discuss the Carl Sagan effect, pop science books, science journalism, YouTube channels, podcasts... and coffee and sandwiches. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/science-co...
We discuss the Carl Sagan effect, pop science books, science journalism, YouTube channels, podcasts... and coffee and sandwiches. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/science-co...
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Nullius in Verba investigates the roots of scientific ideals and practices. Why are some things called "scientific" and who decided that? (And a lot of Bacon quotes.)
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Nullius in Verba investigates the roots of scientific ideals and practices. Why are some things called "scientific" and who decided that? (And a lot of Bacon quotes.)
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Nullius in Verba | Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens
Nullius in Verba is a podcast about science—what it is and what it could be. It is hosted by Smriti Mehta from UC Berkeley and Daniël Lakens from Eindhoven University of Technology.
We draw inspira...
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January 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
3/ NULLIUS IN VERBA
Nullius in Verba investigates the roots of scientific ideals and practices. Why are some things called "scientific" and who decided that? (And a lot of Bacon quotes.)
nulliusinverba.podbean.com
Nullius in Verba investigates the roots of scientific ideals and practices. Why are some things called "scientific" and who decided that? (And a lot of Bacon quotes.)
nulliusinverba.podbean.com