Society

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

Conspiracy Theories

Immunity to fake news: ‘Foolproof’ gives us vaccination without needles

Brecht Decoene -
Sander van der Linden’s Foolproof seeks to identify why we fall for fake news, and how we can defend ourselves against believing falsehoods
Skepticism

I will eat the bugs: the latest insect-eating meme from conspiracy theorists doesn’t scare me

Dave Hahn -
Conspiracy theorists want to scare us with images of Klaus Schwab force-feeding us bugs, but what's so wrong about embracing alternative food sources?
Skepticism

Renewable energy could flip the balance of power in the current war between AC and DC

Ian Harrison -
For centuries, AC has dominated the war over current technology, but our shift to renewable sources and batteries makes a switch to DC much more sensible
Skepticism

How to engage with arguments rationally, respectfully, and with humility

Michael Marshall -
Daniel Dennett's rules for engaging with arguments are a good start, but here's what I've learned from a decade of interviewing people with fringe beliefs
History

The history of the European Council of Skeptical Organisations and European Skeptics Congress

Amardeo Sarma, Michael Heap -
Since 1989, skeptics from across Europe have collaborated to organise the European Skeptics Congress - this year sees the 20th event, in Lyon, France.
Reviews

Panpsychism revived, in James Bridle’s “Ways of Being”

Ted Lefroy -
"Ways of Being" argues that intelligence isn't a purely human phenomenon, but in doing so strays into a quasi-mysticism to explain the material
Religion

‘To Know You More Clearly’: what the new catholic school syllabus means, one year in

Abigail Kennedy -
The latest Catholic school syllabus reinforces conservative positions on sexuality, marriage and faith, discouraging pupils from exploring and asking questions.
Politics

“No Tax For Genocide”: is the refusal to pay taxes a reasonable form of protest?

Mark Horne -
The "No Tax For Genocide" campaign urges protesters to withhold tax payments, but followers of their advice should think hard about the group's goals
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