Society

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

Alternative Medicine

Netflix’s (Un)Well leaves me (un)impressed

Pixie Turner - 2nd October 2020

(Un)Well's false balance and fence-sitting is a missed opportunity to demonstrate the real harms of the wellness industry

Reviews

Behind the Bastards, with Robert Evans: an infectiously enthusiastic dive into the darkness

Mark Horne - 25th September 2020

Behind the Bastards is an irreverent and upbeat dive into often extremely dark subject matter, delivered with infectious enthusiasm.

Philosophy

Ethics for skeptics: why compassion and reason go hand in hand

Aaron Rabinowitz - 18th September 2020

Philosophy lecturer Aaron Rabinowitz outlines the ethical core of skepticism, and explains why a compassionate understanding of morality must underpin the skeptical worldview.

Society

Rebecca Fox on… the art of conversation

Rebecca Fox - 11th September 2020

Graphic artist Rebecca Fox shares her take on talking to people we disagree with.

Society

Context, lies and disinfectant

Victoria Stiles - 9th September 2020

Events don't fit into one single, simple context, and appreciating this gives us a better understanding of history - and the present.

Society

The development of the skeptic movement – part 1

Claire Klingenberg - 7th September 2020

Claire Klingenberg looks back over the history of skepticism around the world, tracing its roots from the oldest skeptical group to the first skeptical celebrity.

Covid-19