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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
vaccines

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

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

Fake News: What makes a news story truly trustworthy?

April 23, 2024June 14, 2021 by Dave
fake news

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

Do Brain Training games really work?

August 12, 2023June 4, 2021 by Dave
Do Brain Training games really work?

Do the Brain Training games really improve the general cognitive skills? A new study involving thousands of players has the answer.

Categories science, Skeptic news, Skepticism, study, technology Tags Brain Training, study

National Poll reveals shocking insights into QAnon beliefs

December 23, 2023June 2, 2021 by Dave
QAnon poll by party

Who believes in QAnon and why do they believe what they believe? New PRRI poll reveals some shocking and surprising insights into this.

Categories poll, Skepticism, society Tags poll, QAnon, SOCIETY
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