Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
I jotted down a few notes yesterday about the one million dollar challenge, but that of course is not the only paranormal bounty out there, other skeptical groups will also offer you cash in exchange for proof of the paranormal. A very recent example comes from an article within the Prague Post in which they … Read more
If indeed getting $1 Million is of interest to you, then you can claim it by simply demonstrating something paranormal or supernatural under controlled conditions. Easy right? Oh wait, there is one ever so subtle flaw here, there is exactly zero evidence (so far) for the reality of anything paranormal or supernatural. Yes, yes, stories … Read more
Not too long ago the JREF ran a workshop on what it really means to be skeptical, and the good news is that they have now released a complete video of it all, so no need to travel to LA, you can watch it on-line at your own pace. First the description … The common … Read more
There is an interesting news report about how the various forms of belief set up shop in San Diego’s Balboa Park at the weekends. Nestled amount the various competing ideas being promoted in this supermarket of beliefs you will now also find non-belief … and why not. Since all the daft beliefs are out there, … Read more
Rebecca Searles has a rather simple little test on the HuffPo for you to use to determine if you are a Feminist. Now don’t panic, it’s fracking simple, so buckle up your seatbelts,because here it is … See, I told you it was easy … so did you pass?
The horrendous experience of Leyla Hussein has motivated her to campaign against FGM (female genital mutilation), for this is tragically something that was inflicted upon her. Anna Davis now writes in the London Evening standard about the rather depressing fact that political correctness and politeness is hindering progress in this area, she explains … She [Leyla Hussein] decided … Read more