It's fine to point out that a controversial piece was written by someone that might not be impartial or, in this case, has had some ethical issues. However, ot

It's fine to point out that a controversial piece was written by someone that might not be impartial or, in this case, has had some ethical issues. However, other people contacted the scientists interviewed by Lehrer and asked for their opinions on what he wrote, and they generally agreed that it was accurate: http://www.lastwordonnothing.com/2012/11/05/jonah-lehrer-nature-of-truth/ http://www.lastwordonnothing.com/2012/11/05/jonah-lehrer-nat...