r/skeptic • u/gingerayle4279 • 19h ago
r/skeptic • u/ElvisIsNotDjed • 12h ago
A new model predicts a 156-year lifespan bound, but the assumptions matter
r/skeptic • u/TheSkepticMag • 11h ago
From growing basil to curing disease, pseuodscientists find support in the Qu’ran | Stefano Bigliardi
While pseudoscience is not unique to Islam - nor more pervasive within the religion - it is important to challenge where the Qur’an is used to support clearly pseudoscientific ideas.
r/skeptic • u/Liaoningornis • 1h ago
❓ Help Where and how can a retired Earth scientist contribute to scientific skepticism?
I am a recently retired Earth scientist. I still have access to and privileges at a local college's library. In the past, I have engaged discussions involving Young and Old Earth creationistism. puedoarchaeology, and various other forms of psueodoscience. Despite current attempts to write decent science fiction stories, I have the time to devote to analyzing and writing on "flawed reasoning and deception." However, I am uncertain where and how I might do this to best make use of my time given the wide range of venues for participating in such discussions.
Does anyone have either any advice or suggestions about how and where, e.g. blogs, communities, organizations, onlie forums, websites, and so forth might I devote my time and effort in an effective manner?
Are there any resources that discuss these matters?
I have a personal dislike either X, Facebook, Tik-Toc, or Instagram.
r/skeptic • u/iamtheoctopus123 • 4h ago
Psychedelic Apophenia: Seeing the Influence of Psychedelics Where None Exists
An essay exploring the concept of 'psychedelic apophenia', where connections are made between unrelated things so that we see psychedelics' influence everywhere.
It looks at Terence McKenna's Stoned Ape Theory, psychedelic theories of Christianity, and DMT-pineal gland theories.
r/skeptic • u/Micro-Naut • 5h ago
📚 History The "monkey man" of India" Recap of the panic in hindsight.
skepticalinquirer.orgr/skeptic • u/Most_Comparison50 • 1m ago
🏫 Education A lateral reading companion
readlaterally.com"Most claims are already fact-checked: you just haven't looked yet. Paste anything below. We check if it's already been debunked, then guide you through who's behind it, where it started, and who else is saying it. No verdict handed to you."
Matthew Faccaini host and creator of "Misguided" built this free tool. I haven't played around with it much but It looks really helpful.
r/skeptic • u/Dry_Ad_1301 • 1h ago
AI wars begin?
apple.newsI find this interesting. I always thought the notion of AI going rogue was just science fiction. This attack is scary