Author Archives: Brian Thomson

About Brian Thomson

I've been an IT specialist for many years, but I have recently completed a degree in Structural Engineering and am currently engaged on a Master's degree in the field. I've found that a little Physics and Engineering knowledge can make it much easier to spot and debunk the typical "woo-woo" claims, and I think I'll be writing about that kind of thing here. I'm from Scotland but am based in Dublin, Ireland.

Skeptical thoughts on the future of the Music Industry

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Brian Thomson

An article by U2 manager Paul McGuinness on music piracy is drawing many sceptical comments … nearly all of them disparaging. To cut a long story short: the piece is a description of efforts to make Internet Service Providers (ISPs) … Continue reading →

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Catalytic Perversion

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Brian Thomson

I have a few ideas for posts on the topic of Energy, and I’d like to follow up on something the other Brian touched on in Skeptoid #87, titled Water: Alternative Fuel of the Future? Some claims about the electrolysis … Continue reading →

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energy: the drop-in fallacy

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Brian Thomson

I’ve just been reading Guy’s post about Renewable Energy, and generally agree with most of the points. I have ideas for several posts on the topic of Energy, but for starters I’d like to address something that affects how many … Continue reading →

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