When ridicule is all an idea deserves
Check out this awesome video of an Irish comedian, on alternative medicine and affiliated topics (thanks to Mike, The Not Quite So Friendly Humanist, for pointing it out):
View ArticleSpinal Trap rebroadcast
On Wednesday, a large number of online and print sources showed solidarity with Simon Singh by reprinting his critique of the British Chiropractic Association. They have removed the allegedly libellous...
View ArticleDoes Blanchard understand evolution? (2 of 5)
This is the second part in a series discussing John Blanchard’s book, Does God Believe in Atheists? In this post, I discuss his presentation of the theory of evolution. If you missed it, you may want...
View ArticleWHO rejects homeopathy
The WHO has publicly stated that homeopathy is not a good way to treat serious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV. This is excellent. Placebo and hydration are the only...
View ArticleDefending Dawkins
I recently came across Bettynoirbettyblanc’s blog, and this post in particular, where she discusses her problem with Richard Dawkins. I was composing a response to post in the discussion, but it grew...
View ArticleHomeopathy at Boots: an open letter
In a move reminiscent of the very successful Australian Skeptics open letter to pharmacists, the Merseyside Skeptics Society has issued an open letter to Boots pharmacies. This is in the wake of a...
View ArticleIn the company of woo
I find myself in the company of woo, and as a skeptic it is bringing me some grief. It’s all about homebirth – planning to deliver a baby at home, attended by a midwife, rather than in a hospital....
View ArticleArchaeologists versus believers
A friend of mine pointed out this (Dutch) story to me (an English translation is given here). In the Netherlands – which many consider a bastion of reason and liberalism – there is a town council...
View ArticleFriendly take on alt-med
The latest issue of Humanitie is now out, and with it the twin columns of the Friendly Humanist and the Not-Quite-So-Friendly Humanist. Note to readers who have the magazine itself: a slight...
View ArticleGuiding in the wrong direction?
I generally admire the Girl Guides. Everything I hear about them seems to indicate an organization that is interested in improving itself, and maintaining high standards of engagement with its members...
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