Thinking about Thinking: Dowsing for Explosives
A dowsing explosives detector was sold to many police forces. This resulted in people dying in Iraq because it was a scam and did not work.
Skepticism
Is the COVID Vaccine “experimental”?
Some claim the COVID vaccines are “experimental”. What they really are telling you is that they are anti-vaccine cranks.
Thinking about Thinking: Are Ley Lines real?
Ley Lines are a modern mystical belief that describes lines of earth energy. Where did the idea come from, & is there any truth to the idea?
Thinking about Thinking: Dubious Sea Level Claim
Dubious Sea Level Claim case study.
When faced with claims, how should we critically analyse them, what approach is the best one to take?
Lab-leak is a Conspiracy Theory
The term “Conspiracy Theory” has a very specific meaning. It is not simply a way to dismiss a claim you do not agree with. I’d guess that you are familiar with the term and also have a good grasp on exactly what it means. However, for completeness, let me cite the Wikipedia page on the … Read more
Digital Vaccines for Misinformation
What strategies can be adopted to successfully counter misinformation, is there an effective vaccine that will immunize you against the lies?