Society

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

Conspiracy Theories

From scam product ads to conspiracy theories, misinformation always adapts to survive

Michael Marshall -
The techniques developed by affiliate marketers to spread scam products mirrors the way in which conspiracy theories nimbly adapt to spread misinformation
Society

Rebecca Fox on… Social Media

Rebecca Fox -
Viral claims on social media are expressions of the anxieties people feel - even if the claims aren't true, those anxieties and feelings are
Paranormal

Captured by Aliens? A History and Analysis of American Abduction Claims, by Nigel Watson

Chris French -
'Captured by Aliens?' is an excellent introduction to alleged alien contact, but misses the opportunity to update on previous editions
9/11

GESARA: From 9/11 ‘truth’ to global economic conspiracy

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
The way in which the GESARA plot has changed over time shows us that conspiracy theories don't disappear, they merely evolve.
Conspiracy Theories

Plagues and plots: throughout history, epidemics and conspiracy theories have gone hand-in-hand

Deborah Hyde -
From the anti-Semitic Flagellants of the Black Death to modern day 5G-hating COVID deniers, epidemics have always driven conspiracy theories.
Skepticism

How to start having better arguments, according to the evidence

Mark Horne, Matt Kemp -
What does the evidence tell us about how to engage with people we disagree with? Mark Horne and artist Matt Kemp find out.
Politics

Brazil’s government throw their weight behind Creationism and Intelligent Design

Natália Pasternak, Carlos Orsi -
Driven by the Discovery Institute, Creationism and Intelligent Design have been gaining ground in Brazil, and finding support in government.
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
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