Impulse Quote by David Eagleman
“I know one lab that studies nicotine receptors and all the scientists are smokers, and another lab that studies impulse control and they're all overweight.”
About This Quote
Scientists studying a behavior often share that behavior, highlighting potential bias in research environments.
In simple terms: Researchers may share the traits they study.
Beware of bias.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab culture
- health studies
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to mitigate researcher bias?
- What controls improve objectivity?
Personal habits may skew findings.