Society

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

Health

The right to an abortion isn’t just about extreme, horrific cases – it’s about our bodily autonomy

Lindsey Osterman -
Discussing abortion rights on the terms of the religious right is a damaging mistake - the right to an abortion isn't just about ‘morally acceptable’ reasons like assault or medical emergencies
Politics

The Dangerous Dogs Act, with its emphasis on how a dog looks, is wholly unscientific

Alice Howarth -
The Dangerous Dogs Act was brought in to protect people from dangerous dog breeds, based on aesthetics rather than genetics - and it does more harm than good
Society

Cultural literacy is a vital tool in enriching our ability to communicate with one another

Aaron Rabinowitz -
When it comes to cultural literacy - the shared pool of references that enrich our communication - we have to ask: which cultural touchpoints do we declare essential?
Religion

In modern-day Scotland, there should be no mandatory acts of worship in schools

Brian Eggo -
Religious observance in school does more harm than good - we'd serve our children far better if we taught them about religion, without the indoctrination
Conspiracy Theories

The Russian Game: the conspiracy mongering propaganda techniques designed to stoke division

Dave Hahn -
Many might assume Russian propaganda is a modern phenomenon, but conspiracy theories throughout history have found a helping hand in Moscow.
Paranormal

The return of a myth: Satanic ritual abuse and the sacred status of Argos

Pepijn van Erp, Peter Zegers -
In June 2020, the Dutch radio program Argos brought false claims of satanic ritual abuse back into mainstream discourse.
Conspiracy Theories

Q without Q: the devolution theory that sees QAnon believers double down in their delusion

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
By misinterpreting emergency powers designed for war scenarios, QAnon believers claim Trump is still in power, operating the government behind the scenes
Conspiracy Theories

The Catholic Fátima movement’s conspiracy theories over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Gabriel Andrade -
Pope Francis recently consecrated Russia and Ukraine in a misguided bid to end the war - to the dissatisfaction of the Fátima movement of Catholic priests
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