Wingnut Weekly – 2 Aug 2020
Wingnut weekly – a selection of weirdness from the past week that emanates from a blend of religious Fundamentalism with right-wing politics
Chariots of the Gods?
Why are ideas encapsulated within Charriots of the Gods, a 1968 book, still very popular regardless of all the debunking over many decades?
Why do facts not matter for some people?
Some people are immune to facts and embrace alternative facts. Why is it like this, and what strategies can we adopt to meaningfully engage?
Why was #DemonSperm trending on Twitter?
If you woke up and found #DemonSperm trending on twitter yesterday you might have been wondering what the story here was. Well, here it is.
The Climate tipping point in 99 days
The US election in 99 days is a decisive moment. If Trump wins, the US stays out of Paris Agreement, if Biden wins, the US back in.
What is Biden’s $2 Trillion Climate plan?
Biden has announced a $2 Trillion plan. What is the goal and details of this plan and where do the ideas presented come from?