Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
Not too long ago (May 4th) I wrote a posting that pointed out that Michael Moor’s new “documentary”, Planet of the Humans, was seriously flawed. When I write “Seriously Flawed” I mean factually wrong, deceptive and grossly misleading. Normally I tend to think of Michael Moore as the guy on the right side of the … Read more Planet of the Humans removed from YouTube
There are real conspiracies and then there are conspiracy theories that are bunk. How can you tell what is real and what is nonsense?
A very modern conspiracy theory is QAnon. What exactly is this, where does it come from, and why is it like this?
Smaller anti-vaccination movement is more effective at reaching undecided than the larger pro-vaccine. Ending COVID-19 will be challenging.
A new very comprehensive survey of american atheists has been published. It grants a fasinating insight into non-religious america.
Several new polls grant us insights into the current public thinking regarding sources of fake news. The deep-rooted partisan gulf remains.