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Thinking about Thinking: Are Ley Lines real?

June 28, 2021 by Dave
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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?

Categories Archaeology, Critical Thinking, Skepticism, Urban Legends Tags Critical Thinking, Ley Lines, pseudo-archaeology Leave a comment

Thinking about Thinking: Dubious Sea Level Claim

September 2, 2024June 22, 2021 by Dave
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Dubious Sea Level Claim case study.

When faced with claims, how should we critically analyse them, what approach is the best one to take?

Categories Critical Thinking, Fake News, fake news, Skepticism, society Tags Critical Thinking, Facebook, fake news Leave a comment

Lab-leak is a Conspiracy Theory

December 23, 2023June 17, 2021 by Dave
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

Categories conspiracy, Critical Thinking, science, Skepticism Tags conspiracy theory, covid, lab leak 1 Comment

Digital Vaccines for Misinformation

March 24, 2024June 16, 2021 by Dave
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What strategies can be adopted to successfully counter misinformation, is there an effective vaccine that will immunize you against the lies?

Categories Fake News, Skepticism, society Tags disinformation, fake news, misinformation Leave a comment

How Does New Magnetic Superpower via vaccine work?

August 13, 2024June 15, 2021 by Dave
Magnetic Superpower via vaccine

A recent vaccine claim is the having the vaccine makes you magnetic. What is the truth here, what is really going on?

Categories Critical Thinking, fake news, Health, Skepticism Tags magnetic, vaccine Leave a comment

Fake News: What makes a news story truly trustworthy?

April 23, 2024June 14, 2021 by Dave
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A new Pew Poll hides the very concerning truth that many can no longer identify what is reliable and trustworthy and what is Fake News

Categories Fake News, poll, Skepticism, society Tags fake news, media, pew, poll, trustworthy Leave a comment
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