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Thinking about Thinking: Are Ley Lines real?

June 28, 2021 by Dave
ley lines

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?

Categories Archaeology, Critical Thinking, Skepticism, Urban Legends Tags Critical Thinking, Ley Lines, pseudo-archaeology Leave a comment

The Cult of Fools – Misinformation or Disinformation? – June 27, 2021

September 18, 2024June 27, 2021 by Dave
cult of fools

This is a weekly selection of the fools from the past week. It emanates from a blend of religious Fundamentalism with right-wing politics

Categories fundamentalists, nutters, politics, religion Tags fundamentalists, politics, religion, right-wing, wingnut Leave a comment

Biodiversity or Climate Change – Which is more critical?

November 26, 2023June 25, 2021 by Dave
Biodiversity or Climate Change - Which is more critical?

We now face two huge challenges. The First is Biodiversity Loss and the other is Climate Change. We must address both, not just one alone.

Categories Climate Change, science Tags biodiversity, Climate Change, IPBES, IPCC, report Leave a comment

Thinking about Thinking: Dubious Sea Level Claim

September 2, 2024June 22, 2021 by Dave
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?

Categories Critical Thinking, Fake News, fake news, Skepticism, society Tags Critical Thinking, Facebook, fake news Leave a comment

How can you become smarter?

May 27, 2024June 21, 2021 by Dave
How to become smarter

All our lives are filled with time voids, empty blank time. You can fill yours with podcasts and become smarter, better, and more insightful.

Categories education, science Tags education, podcasts, science, smarter 1 Comment

The Cult of Fools – Court Jesters or Circus Clowns? – June 20, 2021

May 20, 2024June 20, 2021 by Dave
cult of fools

This is a weekly selection of the fools from the past week. It emanates from a blend of religious Fundamentalism with right-wing politics

Categories fundamentalists, nutters, politics, religion Tags fundamentalists, politics, religion, right-wing, wingnut Leave a comment
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