Society
When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.
Off the Edge: Why so many people came to (wrongly) believe the world is flat
“Off the Edge” by Kelly Weill is an entertaining, informative, and deeply human look at the history of the flat earth movement, and its key figures
Echo chambers create an illusion of consensus around medical misinformation
Patients can find themselves beset from all sides by medical misinformation - and that constant repetition can make it feel like claims of miracle cures have something to them
Who is “That Girl”, and why do Gen Zs worship her routine?
The "That Girl" social media trend promises an idealised glimpse at a perfect life, but sets unrealistic expectations for one-size-fits-all routines
Norway banned the breeding of brachycephalic dogs – is it time for other countries to follow suit?
The breeding of brachycephalic dogs like bulldogs and King Charles spaniels results in health problems that should not be ignored or normalised
Fears of creeping transhumanism give space for overt conspiracism in Gender Critical communities
In their rush to decry the 'transhumanist agenda', parts of the Gender Critical movement continue to inadvertently launder antisemitic conspiracy theories
The Overton window of conspiracy theories has shifted toward the extreme – we need to drag it back
When politicians and leaders flirt with conspiracy theories for political gain without suffering political consequences, it shifts the window of acceptable ideas to more extreme positions.
When we talk about the scientific consensus, we need to be clear what we mean
What we mean by 'consensus' may not always be clear to the people we're talking to - unless we clarify our terms, we may not reach people
Professor Christopher Essex: denialism meets philosophy of science
Professor Christopher Essex, chair of a climate change denial charity, argues we shouldn't trust science, but presents a deeply unworkable alternative.
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