Skepticism

Philosophy

Real in what sense? Consensually torturing skeptics over the nature of ‘realness’

Aaron Rabinowitz -
Even a skeptic's sense of what is real can be less black and white than we think - and can lead to some surprisingly uncomfortable analysis
Skepticism

Sean Ellis 1966 – 2020

Clio Bellenis -
Sean Ellis, skeptical activist, has passed-away after a short illness. The Skeptic remembers the life of a much-loved skeptic.
Skepticism

Dr Natália Pasternak wins Skeptical Activism Ockham award; Skeptics in the Pub Online wins Editor’s Choice

Michael Marshall -
Dr Natalia Pasternak has received the 2020 Ockham Award for skeptical activism, and Skeptics in the Pub Online receive the Editor's Choice award
Skepticism

French scientist Didier Raoult given Rusty Razor Award for pseudoscience

Michael Marshall -
French microbiologist Didier Raoult has been given the 2020 Rusty Razor for his promotion of hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment.
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
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.
Skepticism

Farewell, James Randi: The Skeptic remembers an icon of critical thinking

Michael Marshall -
In celebration of the career of James Randi, The Skeptic's editors and supporters share their memories of the quintessential skeptical icon.
Skepticism

What James Randi meant to me: Chris French reflects on the passing of The Amazing Randi

Chris French -
Professor Chris French marks the passing of James Randi with a lookback at the influence Randi had on his life and career.
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