Society

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

Health

Abortion isn’t murder – despite their rhetoric, even the American religious right know it

Gabriel Andrade -
It is abundantly clear that the so-called 'pro-life' movement in the US don't genuinely believe abortion is murder, they simply want power and control
Health

The right to an abortion isn’t just about extreme, horrific cases – it’s about our bodily autonomy

Lindsey Osterman -
Discussing abortion rights on the terms of the religious right is a damaging mistake - the right to an abortion isn't just about ‘morally acceptable’ reasons like assault or medical emergencies
Politics

The Dangerous Dogs Act, with its emphasis on how a dog looks, is wholly unscientific

Alice Howarth -
The Dangerous Dogs Act was brought in to protect people from dangerous dog breeds, based on aesthetics rather than genetics - and it does more harm than good
Society

Cultural literacy is a vital tool in enriching our ability to communicate with one another

Aaron Rabinowitz -
When it comes to cultural literacy - the shared pool of references that enrich our communication - we have to ask: which cultural touchpoints do we declare essential?
Religion

In modern-day Scotland, there should be no mandatory acts of worship in schools

Brian Eggo -
Religious observance in school does more harm than good - we'd serve our children far better if we taught them about religion, without the indoctrination
Conspiracy Theories

The Russian Game: the conspiracy mongering propaganda techniques designed to stoke division

Dave Hahn -
Many might assume Russian propaganda is a modern phenomenon, but conspiracy theories throughout history have found a helping hand in Moscow.
Paranormal

The return of a myth: Satanic ritual abuse and the sacred status of Argos

Pepijn van Erp, Peter Zegers -
In June 2020, the Dutch radio program Argos brought false claims of satanic ritual abuse back into mainstream discourse.
Conspiracy Theories

Q without Q: the devolution theory that sees QAnon believers double down in their delusion

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
By misinterpreting emergency powers designed for war scenarios, QAnon believers claim Trump is still in power, operating the government behind the scenes
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