Society

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

Moral Panics

Dave Hahn - 15th January 2025

The New Jersey drone scare is a perfect case study in how panics seize on oddities and unfounded speculation in order to spread fear

Society

Leo Igwe - 13th January 2025

Students are naturally curious, they shouldn't just answer set questions – under a 'questionstorm' method, they can generate questions, too

Religion

Gabriel Andrade - 10th January 2025

The recent film Conclave, about the election of a new Pope, sheds light on the very human process behind anointing a new spokesperson for god

Society

Brian Eggo - 8th January 2025

Opponents of assisted dying have reasonable concerns that we should listen to rather than dismiss – even if, ultimately, we still disagree

Religion

Kat Ford - 23rd December 2024

Steeped in ritual, with an almost-omniscient knowledge of children's morality and sleeping habits, should Santa be considered a god?

Society

Nick Garratt - 20th December 2024

Accompanying the annual sharing of Spotify listening summaries are accusations that the algorithm holds users back from discovering new music

History

Mark Horne - 11th December 2024

Social media accounts dedicated to ancient architecture too often glorifying the building while ignoring the circumstances of its construction

Conspiracy Theories

Dave Hahn - 9th December 2024

In the wake of Trump's election win, conspiracy theories around a 'missing 15m' votes were easier for the left to accept than Harris simply losing

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