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Conspiracy Theories

From scam product ads to conspiracy theories, misinformation always adapts to survive

Michael Marshall - 18th November 2020

The techniques developed by affiliate marketers to spread scam products mirrors the way in which conspiracy theories nimbly adapt to spread misinformation

Alternative Medicine

One small step at a time, the alternative medicine industry is radicalising people

Michael Marshall - 4th November 2020

The alternative medicine industry has built up an ecosystem that efficiently radicalises its devotees into extreme positions

Skepticism

What James Randi meant to me: Chris French reflects on the passing of The Amazing Randi

Chris French - 22nd October 2020

Professor Chris French marks the passing of James Randi with a lookback at the influence Randi had on his life and career.

Conspiracy Theories

The Curse of Monster Island: a four year experiment in unmoderated free speech

Aaron Rabinowitz - 14th October 2020

A forum for unmoderated free speech quickly became a place to showcase the worst aspects of human nature, with grim consequences.

Skepticism

The Ockham Awards 2020: recognising the best in skepticism, and the worst in pseudoscience

Michael Marshall - 22nd September 2020

Nominations for the 2020 Ockham Awards are now open, with our annual award for Skeptical Activism and our Rusty Razor award for pseudoscience.

Skepticism

Coronavirus, conspiracy, challenges and compassion

Michael Marshall - 3rd September 2020

Our new editor Michael Marshall talks about the challenge of countering coronavirus misinformation and conspiracy theory, and why compassion is such an important aspect of skepticism.

Nutrition