Society

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

Politics

In an increasingly secular America, religious conservatives exert power via the culture wars

Aaron Rabinowitz -
The religious right in America are not taking secularism lying down, and they will cause a lot of suffering if the threat they pose is not taken seriously.
Ghosts

Where mental illness is blamed on spirits, we need to be human to reach people

Manmeet Kaur -
Some religious cultures misattribute mental health issues to spiritual possession - they won't seek help if care directly challenges their faith
Conspiracy Theories

Off the Edge: Why so many people came to (wrongly) believe the world is flat

Michael Marshall -
“Off the Edge” by Kelly Weill is an entertaining, informative, and deeply human look at the history of the flat earth movement, and its key figures
Alternative Medicine

Echo chambers create an illusion of consensus around medical misinformation

Michael Marshall -
Patients can find themselves beset from all sides by medical misinformation - and that constant repetition can make it feel like claims of miracle cures have something to them
Health

Who is “That Girl”, and why do Gen Zs worship her routine?

Nursyazwani Jamil -
The "That Girl" social media trend promises an idealised glimpse at a perfect life, but sets unrealistic expectations for one-size-fits-all routines
Society

Norway banned the breeding of brachycephalic dogs – is it time for other countries to follow suit?

Robyn Lowe -
The breeding of brachycephalic dogs like bulldogs and King Charles spaniels results in health problems that should not be ignored or normalised
Conspiracy Theories

Fears of creeping transhumanism give space for overt conspiracism in Gender Critical communities

Aaron Rabinowitz -
In their rush to decry the 'transhumanist agenda', parts of the Gender Critical movement continue to inadvertently launder antisemitic conspiracy theories
Conspiracy Theories

The Overton window of conspiracy theories has shifted toward the extreme – we need to drag it back

Dave Hahn -
When politicians and leaders flirt with conspiracy theories for political gain without suffering political consequences, it shifts the window of acceptable ideas to more extreme positions.
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