No news without new scientific ideas

Anton J.M. Loonen*

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    Abstract

    In this editorial, it is strongly advocated that a change of policy is warranted in order to prevent neuroscience from becoming a waste of time and money in the 21st century. Repeating the same trick in different patient populations and perusing the scientific literature seems to currently be the backbone of medical science. However, this approach does not provide knowledge on how the brain works or how specific dysfunctions result in specific diseases. Therefore, earlier findings should, first, be combined to develop new theories on the mechanics of the mind, and, second, these new ideas should be tested in well-designed experiments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)110-111
    Number of pages2
    JournalCns spectrums
    Volume19
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr-2014

    Keywords

    • art
    • bankruptcy of neuroscience
    • philosophy
    • theory of knowledge
    • von Bertalanffy

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