Well he effectively is when people don't know about it and it isn't readily reported. You actually have to dig to find it. That isn't to say that you have to dig much. You're right in that the veil is... thin. However, generally people don't even attempt to dig these days. And if/when it is discovered, people generally go into a daze with rolling their eyes and just saying something along the lines of, "Politicians, eh." That without remembering it at all.
It's kind of ironic that the Liberals got ousted by a handful of nonsense, yet the Cons get more and more powerful even though the corruption points they have far exceeds the Liberals in less than half the time.
Nope, they pull *far* more than any one else; others don't even come close. Just check out the number of votes of no confidence that they pulled when Martin had a minority; they didn't even try to make it work. At that point the Cons pushed for a coalition government, then when the Cons get a minority and the other parties go for a coalition Harper cries about it not be democratic, etc taking advantage of the electorates ignorance of how our system of government works. Not to mention during that minority they attached a no confidence rider to bills so they'd pass. He promised he wouldn't do it during the following election, but then that next time he gets in, what's one of the first things he does? That's right, the same bloody no confidence rider BS.
I could say the same thing about their Economic "action plan." According to the PBO it was their policies that got Canada into the situation it's in (made it worse that is) and their plan to get out of it was to do more of the same type of policies!?!?!?
And now with their majority, what do they do? They don't listen to every study done with regards to mandatory minimum sentences (they don't work), nor anything even approaching Science (hey, why use logic when yah got ideology). Thus, C-10 passes. Similarly, for C-11 with regards to digital locks and no doubt once the fire dies down with C-30 (the spying bill). As in, after C-30 passes, they'll, by regulation (add/delete by reg is already in the bill), add in information that'll be available without a warrant.
I could go on. (It's funny what a memory can do when used, eh.)
Harper is a two faced asshole that does nothing but dirty political gamesmanship. He's a disgrace. Same goes for Vic Toews and Dean Del Mastro and...
Now, I'm not saying that the other parties are squeaky clean. But, in comparison, Harper et al look as though they have been rolling in the mud while the other parties might have scuffs on their shoes (Liberals likely worse than the NDP).
Seriously, this election fraud shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. But, what would be nice is if the Cons would see at least some repercussions for their actions.
This happens with disturbing regularity. What is going on in Medicine cannot be equated to Science as a whole. Hell, Medicine isn't even a Science. If it were, there'd be a overlying theory to explain how the body works, etc. But, Medicine can't even predict with/any/ accuracy what to expect with regards to side-effects when testing drugs (expectations from experience don't count, it has to be from the model). It's still, poke it and see what happens.
A real Science has a theory to explain the data, puts out new predictions, and those predictions get tested to prove/disprove the prediction. Also, those tests need to be verified by several people/groups (e.g. peer review). Rise, repeat. It'd be nice if people would just accept this as it is by definition.
Now, Medicine is what it is. It obviously has utility as can be seen from various metrics including our increased life expectancy, quality of life, etc. It is a good thing. However, just because it's a good thing, and those that work in the field try to apply the Scientific Method, that does *not* make it a Science.
Yes, it is. However, if one submits such a false take down notice, the according to the DMCA they can be charged with perjury. It's too bad that (to my knowledge) no-one has taken advantage of this...
Sorry, but the sink or swim way of doing things means that only the people that actually have the intelligence and work ethic make it through to the degree. Changing that means that unqualified people will be getting degrees and industry, and to a much greater extent, Academia will suffer. A society that doesn't want to crumble doesn't want that.
In other words, it isn't a waste of resources. It's the only way to sort the wheat from the chaff.
""" Replace "hours" with "centuries". Or maybe more. Nobody has ever created a SHA-1 collision. """
There is however a theoretical attack (2^{52}) discovered in 2009 (better than prior breaks). It has been recommended to go for SHA-256 or SHA-512 until the next hashing algorithm standard comes out. In fact, this recommendation is years old.
The SHA family is coming to an end; it's just a matter of time. And I would suspect that we'll see that day sooner rather than later (read: decades).
The problem isn't the program, the problem is the students. Essentially, they come to University ill prepared and pay the price (i.e. high-schools are no longer doing their job).
However, when it comes to CS, there is a specific issue that must be brought up. Namely, that students think that Computer Science equals computer programming. Anyone that has studied both can say that they aren't even remotely the same. So, it's no wonder the students fail. They think they'll be learning to be programmers, and then get nailed with an Applied Math.
The solution here isn't to change the curriculum. But, rather to inform students what they will learn at a University (Academia) v.s. Applied Colleges (they're called Colleges in Canada, not sure what they are called in the US) v.s. trade schools, etc. Then send them in their desired direction.
In other words, University professors, stop becoming part of the education problem, think and become part of the solution.
Look at the studies. In general, Wellbutrin does decrease appetite leading to weight lose. Please don't think that your experiences can be extrapolated to everyone. Especially, when the evidence contradicts you.
I mean, it's already caused tumours in mice and rats. Are we honestly going to entertain this violently dangerous idea (both by way of freedom and health)?
When I bought Bad Company 2 it came with a VIP code. A one time only VIP code. What ran through my mind is what if I have to format my PS3, or a firmware update requires "servicing" (see former), etc. What happens then? What about going over to a friends house to play? Etc.
This is nothing but a money grab without any consideration for the needs and *rights* of the legal purchaser.
""" It's not a simple case of the telcos raking in more cash, it's a complex arrangement of supply and demand. Businesses will charge what they can get away with and people will only pay as much as they're prepared to pay. """
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Ever hear of a monopoly? Or what about if all the companies decide to do basically the same thing? You're assuming that people have a choice which is the most fucking retarded thing I've heard in a while. Especially, since one can't really be a part of modern society without an internet connection anymore.
Except for the fact that "bittorrenting" doesn't actually cause any problems. That has been proven. Its been covered here. Check the archives.
Oh, and what about all that, "watch our program on our website" stuff. Or on-line games. Or youtube HD. Or...
The problem is that your view is extremely short sighted. While 60GB might be more than enough for grandma who just checks her email, I can easily rack up a couple GB just watching a bunch of HD Youtube vids, etc. Things that are normal for todays "young" internet user. So, what happens when all this becomes prevalent? We're all screwed with massive internet bills is what. And your prevalent Prole attitude is what's going to do it to us.
And if you recall, there were very good reasons for those limitations in the beginning. The main one being A LIMITED NUMBER OF LINES. So, of couse they HAD to limit the time and charge accordingly. We've gone beyond line limitations and as such, there is no technological reason for such limitations and as such, no reason to charge more.
But, you're right. Unlimited service isn't inherently a right. It's just something that's been provided to us for so long that it's essentially/become/ a right. It costs then sweet fuck all to provide unlimited service. So, I'm just going to call BS on this one. There also isn't any "slow down" or "bottleneck" issues as has been previously suggested (proven). So, again, this is BS. All this is, is a money grab.
What has happened is that these companies developed fast internet connections trying to out do each other being the "fastest." Now they are surprised that people are actually taking advantage of them. So, they cry about nonsensical things (see above) and when that fails, they try to monetize it. As long as there are still options, people with a brain will move to those. But, what happens when all the companies go to this model? What choice will there be then.
It's the North American way though. Provide as little as possible, charging as much as possible, while brainwashing us to think that we're getting a deal while they screw us.
Um, it takes a fuck load more than SIX kids to/PROVE/ something. SIX isn't anywhere close to statistical significance, nor does it even remotely demonstrate safety. Proven/proof are VERY big words and shouldn't be thrown around lightly. These preliminary results may be encouraging, but are FAR from proof. Especially, in the medical field.
""" to determine what type of job would be suitable. But in the next breath, the authors suggest folding away the values-list and taking a job (any job) that will pay the bills. I fail to understand this contradictory advice, and wish they would make up their mind. """
This is not contradictory advise. Rather it is telling people to swallow there pride and get a temporary job to pay the bills while continuing to look for one more suitable. This is very practical advise given the most people won't survive a couple months without any income and it takes time to even find one of these jobs. How else would one survive while finding a job if they end up on the street because they can't pay there mortgage/rent?
Actually, a better reason is that the general population doesn't know what the companies are doing. Sure, the information is out there. But, it's hardly wide spread and when told of it, the general pop. gives looks like you're crazy. In other words, the general population isn't educated enough (in all senses) to understand this issue and when it is put in front of them, they'll just think you're paranoid.
... Do the kids care? That's the real problem. If the kids don't care, then just after there exams, the knowledge gained is going to disappear. I saw this with just about everyone I went to University with (and I was in Physics and Maths!).
This is the real problem with "education research". Namely, they rely *way* too much on numbers and not even close to what they should be looking at such as, whether the kids actually understood the material (because lets be honest, tests today are memorize and regurgitate), and whether they are inspired to know more (or at least find it interesting) i.e. tests don't test what they should be testing.
Damn you're horribly misinformed. Security through obscurity never works and DRM is the gaming industry shooting themselves in the foot; they are bitting the hand that feeds. If the gaming industry wants money, all they have to do is make games that aren't shit. And lately, that has been an epic fail on there part. Just yet another reason why the industry is screwing up. There's nothing like spending millions on a piece of crap that no-one will want. Not to mention releasing so early, not only is the game itself crap, it's a buggy as all hell as well. So, a constantly freezing/weird shit going on, piece of crap.
But, hey. Why bother with facts. Let's just do what the gaming industry is doing and blame piracy.
There is a difference between Medicine and Biology; they are NOT the same thing. Medicine is the biology of the human body. Period. End of story. Biology concerns itself will ALL life. In short, Medicine is the APPLICATION of Biology to humans. Different. But, if I'm wrong, go ahead and explain to me how those two domains are the same thing and the same size.
When it comes to Biology's contribution to Medicine, why don't you actually look up what the Engineers and Physicists have done compared to the Biologists before commenting. Biology has really only come into play recently.
Furthermore, the more you get away from Maths, obviously, the less will be known. However, if you've look at the modern Chemistry curriculum, and consider what needs to be known to understand the typical *required* Quantum Chemistry course... that's a fair bit of Maths. Btw, there's a reason why I mentioned Biology's relatively limited contribution to Science. It's because they've really only come into there own, as a Science, recently. Another couple decades or so, and they might be where Chemistry was a couple decades ago. Most of Chemistry today is actually quite good.
When it comes to the causation/correlation problem, yes it is a BIG problem. Just look through PubMed if you don't believe me. It is *very* common to have papers on there that calculate CIs with 20-30 patients (or less) like it means something. Sorry, but if they think that, they're clueless. It takes a statistically significant number of patients studied to make a CI meaningful. That's why I only really pay attention to survey studies (and view others with extreme scrutiny). They are the ones that have the highest possibility of being worth reading.
Finally, I have worked with Scientists. Physicists in particular. I also have payed attention to what the other disciplines have put out. Chemistry is meh, Biology is lesser (to one degree or another depending on the specific field within it) and Medicine is a joke. It might be politically incorrect to say such things. But, it is the honest truth. There's not really any shame in it as the more applied one goes, the more complicated things get. But, to ignore ones place is inviting disaster. That's really the point. To get them to know there place. Enough people have died due to there god complexes, overconfidence and not really understanding things (and not knowing it). They really need to acknowledge the limitations of what they do and who they are.
When it comes to the MDs that I get along with and respect. It's those that explicitly state what they are comfortable doing and what they aren't. It's those that are willing to work/with/ me not the ones who think its OK to tell me what to do when it's something that I care to be involved in. Etc. Guess which type is more rare and the average age of the ones that are more humble.
But, telling correlation from causation is an easy one. Pay attention to the details and learn a lot more Maths. That'll give them some actual critical thinking ability instead of following a checklist.
It really is a rarity to see a study that has been designed properly. The only one that I know of is one studying Recurrent Brief Depression. The study used an entire practice of patients and filtered out people with other disorders to get "pure" RBD people. Then they were paired with healthy controls that were the same age and gender. That's a good experiment. Of course, it's still limited as socio-economic differences between the controls and there RBD counter-parts would change things. Then there's the statistics problem because it really isn't a random sample because all the people involved would live in the same area of the city. I could go on.
But, that's the best one I've found. And I've looked at *lots* of studies.
Also, when it comes to applying "their fanciful theories to medicine", what do you call MRIs? How about X-Ray machines? How about medicines? These things are made, by and large, Physicists, Engineers and Chemists respectively. The Biologists come into play more on the "practicing Medicine" side of things because they are actually working directly with biological systems. So, if the Medicine people want to do any good, then they'll use that to start.
However, this is exactly what the Medicine people aren't doing. They are so concerned with the short game of finding out X for Y, that they ignore the long term benefits of having an overall theory of the human body. They'd be a long way beyond where they are if they would spend even a little time on that.
But, then again, they aren't Scientists. So, they don't think that way. They are practitioners and as such, only see what is directly in front of them. That might have benefits, but it also has some serious drawbacks. Some of which I have listed.
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Well he effectively is when people don't know about it and it isn't readily reported. You actually have to dig to find it. That isn't to say that you have to dig much. You're right in that the veil is... thin. However, generally people don't even attempt to dig these days. And if/when it is discovered, people generally go into a daze with rolling their eyes and just saying something along the lines of, "Politicians, eh." That without remembering it at all.
It's kind of ironic that the Liberals got ousted by a handful of nonsense, yet the Cons get more and more powerful even though the corruption points they have far exceeds the Liberals in less than half the time.
Nope, they pull *far* more than any one else; others don't even come close. Just check out the number of votes of no confidence that they pulled when Martin had a minority; they didn't even try to make it work. At that point the Cons pushed for a coalition government, then when the Cons get a minority and the other parties go for a coalition Harper cries about it not be democratic, etc taking advantage of the electorates ignorance of how our system of government works. Not to mention during that minority they attached a no confidence rider to bills so they'd pass. He promised he wouldn't do it during the following election, but then that next time he gets in, what's one of the first things he does? That's right, the same bloody no confidence rider BS.
I could say the same thing about their Economic "action plan." According to the PBO it was their policies that got Canada into the situation it's in (made it worse that is) and their plan to get out of it was to do more of the same type of policies!?!?!?
And now with their majority, what do they do? They don't listen to every study done with regards to mandatory minimum sentences (they don't work), nor anything even approaching Science (hey, why use logic when yah got ideology). Thus, C-10 passes. Similarly, for C-11 with regards to digital locks and no doubt once the fire dies down with C-30 (the spying bill). As in, after C-30 passes, they'll, by regulation (add/delete by reg is already in the bill), add in information that'll be available without a warrant.
I could go on. (It's funny what a memory can do when used, eh.)
Harper is a two faced asshole that does nothing but dirty political gamesmanship. He's a disgrace. Same goes for Vic Toews and Dean Del Mastro and...
Now, I'm not saying that the other parties are squeaky clean. But, in comparison, Harper et al look as though they have been rolling in the mud while the other parties might have scuffs on their shoes (Liberals likely worse than the NDP).
Seriously, this election fraud shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. But, what would be nice is if the Cons would see at least some repercussions for their actions.
This happens with disturbing regularity. What is going on in Medicine cannot be equated to Science as a whole. Hell, Medicine isn't even a Science. If it were, there'd be a overlying theory to explain how the body works, etc. But, Medicine can't even predict with /any/ accuracy what to expect with regards to side-effects when testing drugs (expectations from experience don't count, it has to be from the model). It's still, poke it and see what happens.
A real Science has a theory to explain the data, puts out new predictions, and those predictions get tested to prove/disprove the prediction. Also, those tests need to be verified by several people/groups (e.g. peer review). Rise, repeat. It'd be nice if people would just accept this as it is by definition.
Now, Medicine is what it is. It obviously has utility as can be seen from various metrics including our increased life expectancy, quality of life, etc. It is a good thing. However, just because it's a good thing, and those that work in the field try to apply the Scientific Method, that does *not* make it a Science.
Not in the job description kind of deflates you argument.
Doing some extra work, good. Doing a lot however, is just asking to be exploited either in this job or his next.
Yes, it is. However, if one submits such a false take down notice, the according to the DMCA they can be charged with perjury. It's too bad that (to my knowledge) no-one has taken advantage of this...
Sorry, but the sink or swim way of doing things means that only the people that actually have the intelligence and work ethic make it through to the degree. Changing that means that unqualified people will be getting degrees and industry, and to a much greater extent, Academia will suffer. A society that doesn't want to crumble doesn't want that.
In other words, it isn't a waste of resources. It's the only way to sort the wheat from the chaff.
"""
Replace "hours" with "centuries". Or maybe more. Nobody has ever created a SHA-1 collision.
"""
There is however a theoretical attack (2^{52}) discovered in 2009 (better than prior breaks). It has been recommended to go for SHA-256 or SHA-512 until the next hashing algorithm standard comes out. In fact, this recommendation is years old.
The SHA family is coming to an end; it's just a matter of time. And I would suspect that we'll see that day sooner rather than later (read: decades).
The problem isn't the program, the problem is the students. Essentially, they come to University ill prepared and pay the price (i.e. high-schools are no longer doing their job).
However, when it comes to CS, there is a specific issue that must be brought up. Namely, that students think that Computer Science equals computer programming. Anyone that has studied both can say that they aren't even remotely the same. So, it's no wonder the students fail. They think they'll be learning to be programmers, and then get nailed with an Applied Math.
The solution here isn't to change the curriculum. But, rather to inform students what they will learn at a University (Academia) v.s. Applied Colleges (they're called Colleges in Canada, not sure what they are called in the US) v.s. trade schools, etc. Then send them in their desired direction.
In other words, University professors, stop becoming part of the education problem, think and become part of the solution.
Look at the studies. In general, Wellbutrin does decrease appetite leading to weight lose. Please don't think that your experiences can be extrapolated to everyone. Especially, when the evidence contradicts you.
Knowing the difference between Relativity and Quantum Mechanics fail.
I mean, it's already caused tumours in mice and rats. Are we honestly going to entertain this violently dangerous idea (both by way of freedom and health)?
http://www.naturalnews.com/022467_RFID_implants_RFID_cancer.html
When I bought Bad Company 2 it came with a VIP code. A one time only VIP code. What ran through my mind is what if I have to format my PS3, or a firmware update requires "servicing" (see former), etc. What happens then? What about going over to a friends house to play? Etc.
This is nothing but a money grab without any consideration for the needs and *rights* of the legal purchaser.
"""
It's not a simple case of the telcos raking in more cash, it's a complex arrangement of supply and demand. Businesses will charge what they can get away with and people will only pay as much as they're prepared to pay.
"""
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Ever hear of a monopoly? Or what about if all the companies decide to do basically the same thing? You're assuming that people have a choice which is the most fucking retarded thing I've heard in a while. Especially, since one can't really be a part of modern society without an internet connection anymore.
Except for the fact that "bittorrenting" doesn't actually cause any problems. That has been proven. Its been covered here. Check the archives.
Oh, and what about all that, "watch our program on our website" stuff. Or on-line games. Or youtube HD. Or...
The problem is that your view is extremely short sighted. While 60GB might be more than enough for grandma who just checks her email, I can easily rack up a couple GB just watching a bunch of HD Youtube vids, etc. Things that are normal for todays "young" internet user. So, what happens when all this becomes prevalent? We're all screwed with massive internet bills is what. And your prevalent Prole attitude is what's going to do it to us.
And if you recall, there were very good reasons for those limitations in the beginning. The main one being A LIMITED NUMBER OF LINES. So, of couse they HAD to limit the time and charge accordingly. We've gone beyond line limitations and as such, there is no technological reason for such limitations and as such, no reason to charge more.
But, you're right. Unlimited service isn't inherently a right. It's just something that's been provided to us for so long that it's essentially /become/ a right. It costs then sweet fuck all to provide unlimited service. So, I'm just going to call BS on this one. There also isn't any "slow down" or "bottleneck" issues as has been previously suggested (proven). So, again, this is BS. All this is, is a money grab.
What has happened is that these companies developed fast internet connections trying to out do each other being the "fastest." Now they are surprised that people are actually taking advantage of them. So, they cry about nonsensical things (see above) and when that fails, they try to monetize it. As long as there are still options, people with a brain will move to those. But, what happens when all the companies go to this model? What choice will there be then.
It's the North American way though. Provide as little as possible, charging as much as possible, while brainwashing us to think that we're getting a deal while they screw us.
Nat already did a humorous look this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIX9NjpRWMg
Um, it takes a fuck load more than SIX kids to /PROVE/ something. SIX isn't anywhere close to statistical significance, nor does it even remotely demonstrate safety. Proven/proof are VERY big words and shouldn't be thrown around lightly. These preliminary results may be encouraging, but are FAR from proof. Especially, in the medical field.
"""
to determine what type of job would be suitable. But in the next breath, the authors suggest folding away the values-list and taking a job (any job) that will pay the bills. I fail to understand this contradictory advice, and wish they would make up their mind.
"""
This is not contradictory advise. Rather it is telling people to swallow there pride and get a temporary job to pay the bills while continuing to look for one more suitable. This is very practical advise given the most people won't survive a couple months without any income and it takes time to even find one of these jobs. How else would one survive while finding a job if they end up on the street because they can't pay there mortgage/rent?
Actually, a better reason is that the general population doesn't know what the companies are doing. Sure, the information is out there. But, it's hardly wide spread and when told of it, the general pop. gives looks like you're crazy. In other words, the general population isn't educated enough (in all senses) to understand this issue and when it is put in front of them, they'll just think you're paranoid.
... Do the kids care? That's the real problem. If the kids don't care, then just after there exams, the knowledge gained is going to disappear. I saw this with just about everyone I went to University with (and I was in Physics and Maths!).
This is the real problem with "education research". Namely, they rely *way* too much on numbers and not even close to what they should be looking at such as, whether the kids actually understood the material (because lets be honest, tests today are memorize and regurgitate), and whether they are inspired to know more (or at least find it interesting) i.e. tests don't test what they should be testing.
I submitted a bug report. Computers work in powers of two. Deal with it.
"too-open platform of PCs."
Damn you're horribly misinformed. Security through obscurity never works and DRM is the gaming industry shooting themselves in the foot; they are bitting the hand that feeds. If the gaming industry wants money, all they have to do is make games that aren't shit. And lately, that has been an epic fail on there part. Just yet another reason why the industry is screwing up. There's nothing like spending millions on a piece of crap that no-one will want. Not to mention releasing so early, not only is the game itself crap, it's a buggy as all hell as well. So, a constantly freezing/weird shit going on, piece of crap.
But, hey. Why bother with facts. Let's just do what the gaming industry is doing and blame piracy.
You need to go back and learn what a democracy is. Because, you clearly don't understand that the ability to fork is not equal to the ability to vote.
*posted as is without editing, worts and all*
There is a difference between Medicine and Biology; they are NOT the same thing. Medicine is the biology of the human body. Period. End of story. Biology concerns itself will ALL life. In short, Medicine is the APPLICATION of Biology to humans. Different. But, if I'm wrong, go ahead and explain to me how those two domains are the same thing and the same size.
When it comes to Biology's contribution to Medicine, why don't you actually look up what the Engineers and Physicists have done compared to the Biologists before commenting. Biology has really only come into play recently.
Furthermore, the more you get away from Maths, obviously, the less will be known. However, if you've look at the modern Chemistry curriculum, and consider what needs to be known to understand the typical *required* Quantum Chemistry course... that's a fair bit of Maths. Btw, there's a reason why I mentioned Biology's relatively limited contribution to Science. It's because they've really only come into there own, as a Science, recently. Another couple decades or so, and they might be where Chemistry was a couple decades ago. Most of Chemistry today is actually quite good.
When it comes to the causation/correlation problem, yes it is a BIG problem. Just look through PubMed if you don't believe me. It is *very* common to have papers on there that calculate CIs with 20-30 patients (or less) like it means something. Sorry, but if they think that, they're clueless. It takes a statistically significant number of patients studied to make a CI meaningful. That's why I only really pay attention to survey studies (and view others with extreme scrutiny). They are the ones that have the highest possibility of being worth reading.
Finally, I have worked with Scientists. Physicists in particular. I also have payed attention to what the other disciplines have put out. Chemistry is meh, Biology is lesser (to one degree or another depending on the specific field within it) and Medicine is a joke. It might be politically incorrect to say such things. But, it is the honest truth. There's not really any shame in it as the more applied one goes, the more complicated things get. But, to ignore ones place is inviting disaster. That's really the point. To get them to know there place. Enough people have died due to there god complexes, overconfidence and not really understanding things (and not knowing it). They really need to acknowledge the limitations of what they do and who they are.
When it comes to the MDs that I get along with and respect. It's those that explicitly state what they are comfortable doing and what they aren't. It's those that are willing to work /with/ me not the ones who think its OK to tell me what to do when it's something that I care to be involved in. Etc. Guess which type is more rare and the average age of the ones that are more humble.
Not rhetoric, fact.
But, telling correlation from causation is an easy one. Pay attention to the details and learn a lot more Maths. That'll give them some actual critical thinking ability instead of following a checklist.
It really is a rarity to see a study that has been designed properly. The only one that I know of is one studying Recurrent Brief Depression. The study used an entire practice of patients and filtered out people with other disorders to get "pure" RBD people. Then they were paired with healthy controls that were the same age and gender. That's a good experiment. Of course, it's still limited as socio-economic differences between the controls and there RBD counter-parts would change things. Then there's the statistics problem because it really isn't a random sample because all the people involved would live in the same area of the city. I could go on.
But, that's the best one I've found. And I've looked at *lots* of studies.
Also, when it comes to applying "their fanciful theories to medicine", what do you call MRIs? How about X-Ray machines? How about medicines? These things are made, by and large, Physicists, Engineers and Chemists respectively. The Biologists come into play more on the "practicing Medicine" side of things because they are actually working directly with biological systems. So, if the Medicine people want to do any good, then they'll use that to start.
However, this is exactly what the Medicine people aren't doing. They are so concerned with the short game of finding out X for Y, that they ignore the long term benefits of having an overall theory of the human body. They'd be a long way beyond where they are if they would spend even a little time on that.
But, then again, they aren't Scientists. So, they don't think that way. They are practitioners and as such, only see what is directly in front of them. That might have benefits, but it also has some serious drawbacks. Some of which I have listed.
Don't shoot the messenger.