Society

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

Urban legend

Despite the media reporting, the ‘dog suicide bridge’ is just an urban legend

Brian Eggo -
'Stuff You Should Know' are the latest to report on the epidemic of dogs jumping off Overtoun bridge - but the numbers tell a different story
Conspiracy Theories

The conspiracy theorists who believe ‘traditional masculinity’ is under deliberate, strategic attack

Thiago Vahia Malliagros, Michael Marshall -
Is there really a plan to end Western society by destroying traditional masculinity, or are these beliefs just old prejudices in modern dress?
Conspiracy Theories

2019’s ‘The Mandela Effect’ is a stylish, shallow exploration of a rather silly conspiracy theory

Mark Horne -
While Mandela Effect believers seek fantastic explanations, the mundane truth is that our memories are far less reliable than we'd like to believe
Philosophy

“Who decides?”: how fair questions can derail meaningful action

Aaron Rabinowitz -
The question of who gets to decide how boundaries are set in society can often be a way to distract from efforts to change the status quo
History

Are you smarter than an 800 year-old? Our ancestors were more skeptical than you think

David Mountain -
As historians continue to deconstruct the myth of the Dark Ages, we shouldn't be so fast to write off the intelligence of our ancestors.
Science

Species, Individual, Gender – biology and taxonomy don’t deal in black and white

Sarah Hearne -
We can try to define biological traits though simple catch-all labels, but nature is always much more complex in reality
Politics

Fact checking a live debate taught me we shouldn’t let political falsehoods stand

Brian Eggo -
If the public are to make well-informed political decisions, there needs to be a policy of zero tolerance for deception.
Conspiracy Theories

How the conspiracy theorists behind the failed US coup settled on a new date: March 4th

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
When the attempted coup of January 6th failed, supporters of Qanon picked up the Sovereign Citizen belief that the revolution would take place on March 4th
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