Category Archives: Events

5.7.2013

by Mike Weaver

The harm in psychics

When we go to bat against people who prey on fear, uncertainty, grief, and ignorance, such as many psychics, we often hear “What’s the harm? If it makes people feel better, let them find their comfort” or something to that / read more…

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4.17.2013

by Stephen Propatier

False Flag Fallacy Frustration

Recently a fellow Skeptoid blog poster wrote a piece about false flag attacks/myths. He did a wonderful job and I do not wish to retread all it’s very salient points. I live within 50 miles of Boston Massachusetts, I day trip there, and / read more…

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1.27.2013

by Brian Dunning

Skeptoid Secret Project: Weather Station Needed

Skeptoid is putting together a Secret Project. A very special piece of hardware is needed, one that I hope some friend or colleague can help with. It is a remote weather station, capable of operating unattended in extreme environments, and / read more…

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1.15.2013

by Brendan McKinney

Dead Presidents and Living Victims

I was disappointed, although not really surprised, to hear that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has publicly expressed his doubt that his uncle was killed by a lone gunman. This year will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, / read more…

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1.6.2013

by Holly Knapp

Vegetarianism

This afternoon I listened to a podcast produced by the Minnesota Atheists which left me depressed.  The podcast guest spent time in college studying philosophy & the ethics of morality.  These studies, along with a lifelong passion for animal rights, let him / read more…

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12.31.2012

by Mike Rothschild

13 Silly Predictions for 2013

Predicting the future is easy when you’re either so vague you aren’t actually saying anything, or so outlandish that you’re guaranteed to be wrong and you don’t care. Given the choice, I prefer outlandish. Therefore, the following are 13 totally / read more…

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12.9.2012

by Brian Dunning

Skeptoid Wins “Best Science Podcast” Award

I am pleased and honored to announce that Skeptoid was the winner of “Best Science Podcast” at the first annual Stitcher podcast awards, announced on December 4, 2012 in San Francisco. Other nominees in the science category included shows from / read more…

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12.5.2012

by Stephen Propatier

Mayan Insanity! Check that, Non-Mayan insanity!

As December 12, 2012 approaches, I thought it would be interesting to review the Mayan apocalyptic fantasy. Skeptoid effectively broke down this overblown fable in episode #93 Apocalypse 2012. I will not review the highlights, if you haven’t heard it I / read more…

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10.23.2012

by Brian Dunning

Two Opportunities for Skeptoidy Goodness

Good news for all my local friends who wouldn’t mind a get-together for cool science talk and perhaps the sip of a beverage: I’m giving two talks here in So Cal over the next few days.

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8.28.2012

by Brian Dunning

Enjoy a Picnic and Hear About Science vs. Miracles

On October 7 I’ll be giving my talk Miracle or Science? near Fresno, California. It’s sponsored by the Central Valley Alliance of Atheists and Skeptics, and if you’re within striking distance of the middle of our fine state, I invite / read more…

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