Society

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

Extremism

Skeptics should not be so gullible as to believe Nathan Cofnas’ academic freedom is being stifled

Michael Marshall -
So-called "race realist" Nathan Cofnas is selling the story that his suspension is a retaliation for whistleblowing - sadly, some skeptics are buying it.
Cults

Helena Blavatsky, the psychic founder of Theosophy and Russian mother of the New Age movement

Michael Marshall -
Helena Blavatsky, founder of theosophy, was once described as one of the most accomplished, ingenious, and interesting impostors in history.
Philosophy

How can we tell authentic writing, when even the Pope is suspected of using AI?

Aaron Rabinowitz -
In this age of ubiquitous AI usage, we are all left with a reflexive suspicion, constantly asking ourselves, "but did a human even write this?"
Society

Men’s liberation isn’t about upholding the patriarchy, but acknowledging it harms men, too

Dayton Murphy -
While Men's Rights Activists blame women for the problems they face, the Men's Liberation movement recognises the real enemy is patriarchy.
Philosophy

When it comes to jargon, it should only ever be about using the right tool for the right job

Richard Glover -
At its best, jargon allows for the clear and concise communication of ideas and concepts; at its worst, it can be used to obscure and confuse.
Cults

The immortality cult, cryonics, and the Arizona way of death

Wendy M. Grossman -
The desire for immortality is as old as humanity; it's no surprise so many pseudoscientists and tech gurus have promised to hold back death.
Philosophy

The impressive thing about AI isn’t whether it thinks – it’s how well it can judge how we think

Aaron Rabinowitz -
Whether acting as a sycophantic friend or a rigorous agnostic, AI can't think for itself – but it can show a sophisticated understanding of us.
History

No lucky guess: James Costa argues Alfred Russel Wallace was Charles Darwin’s intellectual equal

Ted Lefroy -
While common retelling of the story paints Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace as rivals, in truth they were intellectual equals.
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