Skepticism
Sean Ellis 1966 – 2020
Sean Ellis, skeptical activist, has passed-away after a short illness. The Skeptic remembers the life of a much-loved skeptic.
Dr Natália Pasternak wins Skeptical Activism Ockham award; Skeptics in the Pub Online wins Editor’s Choice
Dr Natalia Pasternak has received the 2020 Ockham Award for skeptical activism, and Skeptics in the Pub Online receive the Editor's Choice award
French scientist Didier Raoult given Rusty Razor Award for pseudoscience
French microbiologist Didier Raoult has been given the 2020 Rusty Razor for his promotion of hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment.
From scam product ads to conspiracy theories, misinformation always adapts to survive
The techniques developed by affiliate marketers to spread scam products mirrors the way in which conspiracy theories nimbly adapt to spread misinformation
How to start having better arguments, according to the evidence
What does the evidence tell us about how to engage with people we disagree with? Mark Horne and artist Matt Kemp find out.
Farewell, James Randi: The Skeptic remembers an icon of critical thinking
In celebration of the career of James Randi, The Skeptic's editors and supporters share their memories of the quintessential skeptical icon.
What James Randi meant to me: Chris French reflects on the passing of The Amazing Randi
Professor Chris French marks the passing of James Randi with a lookback at the influence Randi had on his life and career.
Rebecca Fox on… Interpretive Drift
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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