Society

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

Conspiracy Theories

The Curse of Monster Island: a four year experiment in unmoderated free speech

Aaron Rabinowitz -
A forum for unmoderated free speech quickly became a place to showcase the worst aspects of human nature, with grim consequences.
Skepticism

The development of the Skeptic Movement – Part 2

Claire Klingenberg -
Claire Klingenberg continues her look back over the history of skepticism around the world, from the adoption of scientific principles in the 1930s to the movement we see today.
Alternative Medicine

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

Pixie Turner -
(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 -
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 -
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 -
Graphic artist Rebecca Fox shares her take on talking to people we disagree with.
Society

Context, lies and disinfectant

Victoria Stiles -
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 -
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.
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