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Tales of the Medical-Industrial Complex, Part I
Posted By admin On December 7, 2011 @ 7:00 am In Commentary | 1 Comment
Noted university scientist lands $20m government grant to study link between an unmodifiable human trait and survival.
[1]Scientist finds a borderline significant correlation, but only in tall females who raise llamas.
University press release mistakes correlation for causation, implies findings apply to all people.
Erroneous release tweeted 6 million times.
Scientist appears on 18 morning talk shows (including one with a tall female and 6 random llamas).
Scientist secures $20m from private investors to commercialize test for the unmodifiable human trait.
Sigh.
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