Click on the link below for better understanding of the word skeptic/skepticism:
There's No Point in Believing the Truth without GodHuman knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Friday, July 5, 2024
Truth: Stop Arguing About It, Understand It!
Friday, January 12, 2024
How To Navigate "The Post-Truth Age"
Saturday, January 28, 2023
TV And The Lowest Common Denominator
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Critical Thinking/Skepticism: Brief But Important Points
What is critical thinking/skepticism and how it is valuable? Click on the links below for some brief and concise videos on such:
This tool will help improve your critical thinkingSkepticism: Why critical thinking makes you smarter
Why Schools Should Teach Skepticism Above Obedience
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
OTHER Countries Are Doing It
For as long as I have been out of college I have been actively promoting critical /science-based thinking. I look around me in the USA and it seems that NO organization is doing anything to improve the dismal display of magical thinking and ignorance. Click on the link below for a brief video presenting what OTHER countries are doing to improve the situation:
Monday, January 18, 2021
A Child Teaches Children About Humanism
Saturday, January 2, 2021
A Crash Course In Critical Thinking
Saturday, December 26, 2020
A Skeptical Look At Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Research In Support Of Surgery Is Thin, But - - -
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The Person Who Introduced Me To Skepticism
Monday, October 12, 2020
If A Statement Feels Good, Does That Make It True?
"If you repeat something enough times, it comes to feel good and true."
The above statement is a key to understanding the success of both advertisements and indoctrination. Click on the link below for a brief video showing that the ways information is presented to us can significantly affect how we interpret such.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Magical Thinking In-Depth
"Even hard-core skeptics can't help but find sympathy in the fabric of the universe—and occasionally try to pull its strings."
Below is a link to one of the best presentations of the concept of magical thinking I have read:
Psychology Today: Magical Thinking
H/T to my Facebook friend Jay Feldman, who posted on Facebook his synopsis of the article (link), which prompted this post on my blog.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Magic And Skepticism
Magic and skepticism
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Alternatives To Medicine CAN Be Attacked
Little-Known Acts of Skepticism and How to Join the Home Front for Science
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Don't Confuse The Two
Alex Tsakiris - Rational Wiki
Skeptiko - Media Bias Fact Check
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Most Atheists ARE Open-Minded
Is Atheism Open-Minded?
The Theist Guide To Converting Atheists
Sunday, May 27, 2018
An Ironic Promotion Of Free Choices
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/helping-others/summer-camp-fund/article211200944.html
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The Growing Economic Inequality in the USA
It is always best to understand a problem through the best evidence available. Contrary to the Republican lies, this is a major problem and, somehow, it has to be resolved or the USA is doomed.
In stark graph form
Increased debt and inequality has lead to financial crises
Monday, January 29, 2018
If You Think Science-Based Thinking Can't Be Taught, You Are Wrong
Recently, I have been, once again, exposed to the myth that science-based thinking can't be taught. What my interlocutor is saying is true, IF, he really means that it is NOT being taught. The following links show that it CAN be taught and WILL be taught IF society has the will to do so.