Science is supposed to be objective—but what happens when human bias enters the equation?

In this episode of Lipstick on Labcoats, Ashlei Lewis dives into the hidden ways confirmation bias and groupthink shape the way we collect, interpret, and even publish data. From the influence of personal beliefs to the subtle impact of political identity—whether liberal, conservative, or somewhere in between—this conversation explores how our perspectives can quietly shape scientific outcomes.

Through a grounded and thought-provoking lens, Ashlei unpacks how the same dataset can lead to completely different conclusions depending on who’s analyzing it—and why awareness, not perfection, is the real goal in research.

If you’re in science, healthcare, psychology, or just curious about how truth is constructed, this episode will challenge you to rethink what “objective” really means.

Because in the lab… it’s not just about the data. It’s about the lens.