Society

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

History

Richard Carlile – Science, Sex and Skepticism in 19th Century England

Mark Horne -
Somewhat forgotten in skeptical history, Richard Carlile may be the first identified atheist in print, having been tried for blasphemy for "The Age of Reason"
Crime

Doing (a Long) Time: sentence inflation and the prison crisis

Emma McClure -
Each high-profile crime produces calls for longer prison sentences - resulting in overcrowded prisons more and more full of men with no hope of release
Society

What not to say to someone who is trying to conceive

Taya K -
When couples are trying to conceive, the last thing they need is unsolicited advice and recommendations from friends and passing acquaintances.
Conspiracy Theories

The Italian electoral abstention, and the self-fulfilling conspiracy theory plot

Allegra Brachini -
Many Italian voters are convinced the elites in power don't have their interests in mind - but by opting not to vote, they guarantee their needs aren't considered
Society

75 Smart, ‘Knowledgemaxxing’, and the anxiety around social media ‘brain rot’

Abigail Kennedy -
The latest iteration of trendifying upskilling - 'knowlegemaxxing' - capitalises on the anxiety caused by social media overload and fears of 'brain rot'.
Crime

Scotland’s recent rise in sex crimes is almost certainly not linked to immigration

Brian Eggo -
The 2025 Scottish crime statistics saw a rise in sex crimes - and social media immediately jumped to the conclusion that immigrants were at fault.
Conspiracy Theories

Venezuelan “birtherism”: the nationalistic movement to delegitimise Nicolás Maduro

Gabriel Andrade -
Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, has long faced false rumours of his Colombian' birthplace - driven by nationalist politics.
Alternative Medicine

Rights over regulation? The moral case against legalised snake oil

Aaron Rabinowitz -
Whenever the regulation of pseudoscience is raised, we can reliably expect to hear the same objections – none of which justifies deceiving vulnerable people
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