Many headline scientific findings in recent years have turned out to be false. They can’t be reproduced—and if you can’t reproduce a result, it isn’t science. The headlines are just the tip of the iceberg. A huge amount of ordinary scientific findings published in peer-reviewed journals doesn't replicate. Something has gone terribly wrong in contemporary scientific procedures.

Science’s failure is called the "Irreproducibility Crisis." It is the result of improper use of statistics, arbitrary research techniques, lack of accountability, political groupthink, and a scientific culture biased toward producing positive results. By some estimates, half of recent scientific research could be irreproducible.

In his presentation, Barry Smith discusses the irreproducibility crisis in ontological terms of misuse of data analysis or p-hacking (selective reporting of data, data fishing, data dredging) and how to restore the scientific enterprise. Dr. Smith is the SUNY Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Julian Park Chair, Philosophy Department at the University at Buffalo.

With the many new attacks on the Second Amendment on the federal, state, and local levels, this special session examines these threats and how to protect your right to self-defense. Indeed, the Democratic Party’s major candidates for nomination for President are unanimous in their agreement that your constitutional right to own and bear arms should be radically reduced, and in many cases, completely eliminated. In response, Stephen P. Halbrook (Senior Fellow, Independent Institute) and Amy E. Swearer (Senior Legal Policy Analyst, Heritage Foundation) discuss "Protecting the Second Amendment" (2/27/20) at the Conservative Policy Action Conference (CPAC), in the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. The session is moderated by Jonathan Hofer (Research and Marketing Associate, Independent Institute)

Sr. Fellow Williamson Evers appears on WRVA radio to talk about his list of “Best Books on the Folly of Socialism.” Evers discusses how socialism stagnates innovation and is a recipe for collapsing an economy. Students and young people should especially be wary of politicians that promise everything to everyone.

Sr. Fellow Williamson Evers appears on the Lars Larson radio show and talks about his list of “Best Books on the Folly of Socialism” which has been downloaded thousands of times. The books on the list detail the pitfalls of socialism and how it stifles innovation, freedom, and liberty.

Sr. Fellow Williamson Evers appears on FreedomWorks radio to talk about his list—“Best Books on the Folly of Socialism- What everyone should know about the practical and moral failures of the socialist project.” The list has been downloaded thousands of times and is required reading to understand Bernie Sanders’ “Democratic Socialism” he touts in his presidential campaign.

Sr. Fellow Williamson Evers appears on KFMB radio to talk about Bernie Sanders and socialism. Evers' list of suggested books on the folly of socialism has been viewed thousands of times and discussions about socialism and Bernie Sanders are heard in the media daily. Evers discusses how socialism has always failed despite its promise of equality.

Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece^® Awards appears on KAHI radio talk about the housing crisis facing California. McQuillan discusses the causes and the solutions to the shortage of housing in the Golden State. Due to regulations, McQuillan says, it's almost impossible to build affordable housing in California.

Sr. Fellow Stephen Halbrook, author of Gun Control in Naz-Occupied France appears on The Shilling Show on WINA at CPAC 2020. Halbrook discusses the current state of the Second Amendment and how such a right may have changed the course of European history.