Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
I jotted down a few notes yesterday about the one million dollar challenge, but that of course is not the only paranormal bounty out there, other skeptical groups will also offer you cash in exchange for proof of the paranormal. A very recent example comes from an article within the Prague Post in which they … Read more
If indeed getting $1 Million is of interest to you, then you can claim it by simply demonstrating something paranormal or supernatural under controlled conditions. Easy right? Oh wait, there is one ever so subtle flaw here, there is exactly zero evidence (so far) for the reality of anything paranormal or supernatural. Yes, yes, stories … Read more
Not too long ago the JREF ran a workshop on what it really means to be skeptical, and the good news is that they have now released a complete video of it all, so no need to travel to LA, you can watch it on-line at your own pace. First the description … The common … Read more
There exists a lot of positive spin about Pope Francis and in many ways I get it, he comes across as a nice guy and not as obnoxious and condescending (You are all going to burn in hell unless you are catholic) as some of the previous holders of office within that specific religious institution. … Read more
Carl Sagan had a wonderful mind that was capable of cutting through all the noise and clearly communicating and inspiring millions. He may indeed be sadly missed, but his words and thoughts still echo loudly even today. If, and I confess it is possible, you are wondering … “Who?”, well OK here is a quick … Read more
The UN has a Human Rights Council, UNHRC, an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe. Now that is a really fantastic thing to have, the fact that humans have agreed to create such an entity is truly … Read more