Problem
Scientific hoaxes
Incidence:
In 1996 a paper was accepted by the journal Social Text replete with pseudo-scientific solecisms and politically correct jargon. It was submitted as a spoof to demonstrate that any text can achieve academic approval if it includes appropriately progressive and fashionable statements.
Broader Problems:
HoaxesScientific misconduct Aggravates:
Anti-science Subject(s):
Societal Problems → CrimeScience → Science
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST