Thinking about Thinking: Dowsing for Explosives
A dowsing explosives detector was sold to many police forces. This resulted in people dying in Iraq because it was a scam and did not work.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about Thinking: Are Ley Lines real?
Ley Lines are a modern mystical belief that describes lines of earth energy. Where did the idea come from, & is there any truth to the idea?
Thinking about Thinking: Dubious Sea Level Claim
Dubious Sea Level Claim case study.
When faced with claims, how should we critically analyse them, what approach is the best one to take?
Lab-leak is a Conspiracy Theory
The term “Conspiracy Theory” has a very specific meaning. It is not simply a way to dismiss a claim you do not agree with. I’d guess that you are familiar with the term and also have a good grasp on exactly what it means. However, for completeness, let me cite the Wikipedia page on the … Read more
How Does New Magnetic Superpower via vaccine work?
A recent vaccine claim is the having the vaccine makes you magnetic. What is the truth here, what is really going on?
Did COVID escape from a Wuhan lab?
Did COVID-19 escape from a lab in Wuhan? Read on to find out what all the arguments are and why a lab escape is highly improbable.