Society

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

Ghosts

Ghosts, curses and werewolves: archaeologists see human belief up close

Paul Duncan McGarrity -
Dealing with human remains teaches us we don't have to share somebody's belief to respect them - as long as those beliefs aren't causing harm
Nutrition

How to Cook That, with Ann Reardon: cooking tutorials with baked-in skepticism

Mark Horne -
Ann Reardon's uber-successful cookery YouTube channel smuggles in good, solid skepticism among the Spongebob Squarepants cakes
History

The witch’s itch: possible explanations for the symptoms of the Salem ‘victims’

Ara Eagan -
While much has been written about those accused of witchcraft in Salem, a modern understanding of psychology can shed light on the reports of their alleged 'victims'
History

By invoking ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ nostalgia, we do a disservice to what was achieved on the home front

Victoria Stiles -
Rose-tinted references to the 'Spirit of the Blitz' miss the real story of deep inequality, and of progress built through campaigning and protesting
Religion

BUT HIS EMAILS! Trump’s relentless emails remind me of my psychic penpal, Peter Popoff

Emma McClure -
The President of the United States takes a leaf out of the prosperity gospel playbook to dupe his supporters into giving him money
Conspiracy Theories

The Curse of Monster Island: a four year experiment in unmoderated free speech

Aaron Rabinowitz -
A forum for unmoderated free speech quickly became a place to showcase the worst aspects of human nature, with grim consequences.
Skepticism

The development of the Skeptic Movement – Part 2

Claire Klingenberg -
Claire Klingenberg continues her look back over the history of skepticism around the world, from the adoption of scientific principles in the 1930s to the movement we see today.
Alternative Medicine

Netflix’s (Un)Well leaves me (un)impressed

Pixie Turner -
(Un)Well's false balance and fence-sitting is a missed opportunity to demonstrate the real harms of the wellness industry
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