Society

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

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
History

The witch’s itch: possible explanations for the symptoms of the Salem ‘victims’

Ara Eagan -
While much has been written about those accused of witchcraft in Salem, a modern understanding of psychology can shed light on the reports of their alleged 'victims'
History

By invoking ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ nostalgia, we do a disservice to what was achieved on the home front

Victoria Stiles -
Rose-tinted references to the 'Spirit of the Blitz' miss the real story of deep inequality, and of progress built through campaigning and protesting
Skepticism

Farewell, James Randi: The Skeptic remembers an icon of critical thinking

Michael Marshall -
In celebration of the career of James Randi, The Skeptic's editors and supporters share their memories of the quintessential skeptical icon.
Skepticism

What James Randi meant to me: Chris French reflects on the passing of The Amazing Randi

Chris French -
Professor Chris French marks the passing of James Randi with a lookback at the influence Randi had on his life and career.
Religion

BUT HIS EMAILS! Trump’s relentless emails remind me of my psychic penpal, Peter Popoff

Emma McClure -
The President of the United States takes a leaf out of the prosperity gospel playbook to dupe his supporters into giving him money
Skepticism

Rebecca Fox on… Interpretive Drift

Rebecca Fox -
Interpretive Drift is a term used by cultural anthropologists to describe how people come to their beliefs - often without conscious deliberation.
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