Society

When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.

Conspiracy Theories

The conspiracy theorists who believe ‘traditional masculinity’ is under deliberate, strategic attack

Thiago Vahia Malliagros, Michael Marshall -
Is there really a plan to end Western society by destroying traditional masculinity, or are these beliefs just old prejudices in modern dress?
Philosophy

“Who decides?”: how fair questions can derail meaningful action

Aaron Rabinowitz -
The question of who gets to decide how boundaries are set in society can often be a way to distract from efforts to change the status quo
History

Are you smarter than an 800 year-old? Our ancestors were more skeptical than you think

David Mountain -
As historians continue to deconstruct the myth of the Dark Ages, we shouldn't be so fast to write off the intelligence of our ancestors.
Science

Species, Individual, Gender – biology and taxonomy don’t deal in black and white

Sarah Hearne -
We can try to define biological traits though simple catch-all labels, but nature is always much more complex in reality
Politics

Fact checking a live debate taught me we shouldn’t let political falsehoods stand

Brian Eggo -
If the public are to make well-informed political decisions, there needs to be a policy of zero tolerance for deception.
Conspiracy Theories

How the conspiracy theorists behind the failed US coup settled on a new date: March 4th

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
When the attempted coup of January 6th failed, supporters of Qanon picked up the Sovereign Citizen belief that the revolution would take place on March 4th
Media

When shows like Pod Save America run pseudoscience ads, they undermine their credibility

Michael Marshall -
Podcast hosts have a real intimacy with their listeners - that trust is eroded when they advertise snake oil supplements and pseudoscience
Conspiracy Theories

The carefully-woven conspiracy theories behind the attempted coup of January 6th

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
The forces that made the attempted coup of January 6th inevitable are still around - give them another spark and it will explode again.
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