Society

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

Paranormal

Deborah Hyde - 28th June 2021

The Satanic Panic of the 1980s showed we don't actually need a real Satan - well-meaning, deluded and fervent people will do His work for Him.

Science

Akshi Narang - 24th June 2021

When people have to learn English before they can learn to code, we close the door on a potential wealth of creativity and innovation

Astrology

Nagesh Rajopadhye - 18th June 2021

The data collected in the famous double-blind test of Indian astrology in 2008 allows us to put the other basic astrological principles to the test

Conspiracy Theories

Thiago Vahia Malliagros - 16th June 2021

The conspiracy theorists of Donald Trump's base avoid processing his defeat by refusing to accept that the 2020 election is over

Media

Sarah Hearne - 14th June 2021

Seaspiracy is just the latest example of a documentary using style and glossy production to hide the fact that it's peddling misinformation

Politics

Aaron Rabinowitz - 2nd June 2021

Culture war issues have long been used to try to derail social progress, but as exhausting as they are, they're worth pushing back against

Science

Chris French - 28th May 2021

The 1980s saw a rise in belief that Satanic ritual abuse was everywhere - however, the real problems were false memories and moral panic

Alternative Medicine

Edzard Ernst - 21st May 2021

Professor Edzard Ernst reviews the new book "Fake Medicine", from Australian science communicator and skeptic Dr Brad McKay

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