Society

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

Conspiracy Theories

From scam product ads to conspiracy theories, misinformation always adapts to survive

Michael Marshall -
The techniques developed by affiliate marketers to spread scam products mirrors the way in which conspiracy theories nimbly adapt to spread misinformation
Society

Rebecca Fox on… Social Media

Rebecca Fox -
Viral claims on social media are expressions of the anxieties people feel - even if the claims aren't true, those anxieties and feelings are
Paranormal

Captured by Aliens? A History and Analysis of American Abduction Claims, by Nigel Watson

Chris French -
'Captured by Aliens?' is an excellent introduction to alleged alien contact, but misses the opportunity to update on previous editions
9/11

GESARA: From 9/11 ‘truth’ to global economic conspiracy

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
The way in which the GESARA plot has changed over time shows us that conspiracy theories don't disappear, they merely evolve.
Conspiracy Theories

Plagues and plots: throughout history, epidemics and conspiracy theories have gone hand-in-hand

Deborah Hyde -
From the anti-Semitic Flagellants of the Black Death to modern day 5G-hating COVID deniers, epidemics have always driven conspiracy theories.
Politics

Brazil’s government throw their weight behind Creationism and Intelligent Design

Natália Pasternak, Carlos Orsi -
Driven by the Discovery Institute, Creationism and Intelligent Design have been gaining ground in Brazil, and finding support in government.
Ghosts

Ghosts, curses and werewolves: archaeologists see human belief up close

Paul Duncan McGarrity -
Dealing with human remains teaches us we don't have to share somebody's belief to respect them - as long as those beliefs aren't causing harm
Nutrition

How to Cook That, with Ann Reardon: cooking tutorials with baked-in skepticism

Mark Horne -
Ann Reardon's uber-successful cookery YouTube channel smuggles in good, solid skepticism among the Spongebob Squarepants cakes
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