Society

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

Extremism

Andrew Tate’s misogynistic BRUV political party is a joke we should take seriously

Abigail Kennedy -
Andrew Tate's proposed run for election may seem like a joke, but we should be wary of writing off the seductive appeal of his toxic masculinty
Conspiracy Theories

The Southport attack wasn’t ideologically motivated; the misinformation around it is

Michael Marshall -
Why is the British public more likely to believe misinformation about the Southport killer now than they did at the time of the attack?
Conspiracy Theories

Understanding the origins of the 15-Minute City panic takes just 30 minutes

Tim Jokl -
15-Minute Cities, where amenities are within easy reach of your home, are nothing new. Yet they became the bête noire of conspiracy theorists
Media

How genuine is cultural commentators’ ‘concern’ for OnlyFans model Lily Phillips?

Abigail Kennedy -
Lily Phillips slept with 100 men in a day - the performative concern for her from some quarters speaks volumes about a media that has commodified virality
Moral Panics

The recent New Jersey drone scare tells us a lot about how panics spread

Dave Hahn -
The New Jersey drone scare is a perfect case study in how panics seize on oddities and unfounded speculation in order to spread fear
Society

The ‘questionstorm’ teaching method, and the natural curiosity of students

Leo Igwe -
Students are naturally curious, they shouldn't just answer set questions – under a 'questionstorm' method, they can generate questions, too
Religion

Conclave raises fascinating hypothetical scenarios within the Catholic Church

Gabriel Andrade -
The recent film Conclave, about the election of a new Pope, sheds light on the very human process behind anointing a new spokesperson for god
Society

The assisted dying conversation requires sensitive and compassionate debate

Brian Eggo -
Opponents of assisted dying have reasonable concerns that we should listen to rather than dismiss – even if, ultimately, we still disagree
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