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Expert skeptical analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal, since 1987. Reason with compassion.

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The digital doppelgänger: how algorithms decide who we become - The Skeptic
Invisible social media curation by algorithms can reach beyond tailoring content and can even start to shape users' beliefs and identity
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February 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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From the archives: Physics in the New Age – chaos, order, and the paranormal - The Skeptic
From the archives in 1992, Tim Axon discusses the trend of New Age believers misappropriating aspects of modern physics
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February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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How arbitrary decisions become dogma in healthcare | André Bacchi

Established medical protocols are rarely critically re-evaluated, which can lead to ideas that persist because of inertia rather than evidence.

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How arbitrary decisions become dogma in healthcare - The Skeptic
Established medical protocols are rarely critically re-evaluated, which can lead to ideas that persist because of inertia rather than evidence.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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The Skeptic Podcast - Episode 050 - The Skeptic
Featuring articles from Deborah Hyde (October 2021), Sarah Hearne (March 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (October 2021), and Tom Ruffles (March 1990).
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Generative AI is only a threat to writers if they're not paid for the use of their work - The Skeptic
The legality of generative AI's reliance on published works isn't settled yet, but writers' work is valuable and they should be compensated.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Intellectual humility doesn't require us to be open to absolutely anything being true - The Skeptic
Epistemic humility, and awareness of the limits of our knowledge, are good - but that doesn't mean we need to be open to every possibility
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February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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From the archives: Ball Lightning - When to believe, and when to disbelieve? - The Skeptic
From the archives in 1992, Frank Chambers looks at rejection of the ball lightning phenomenon, and what it says about reactionary disbelief
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Taylor Swift isn't "MAGA-coded", she is a lightning rod for conspiracist grievances - The Skeptic
Conspiracy theorising around Taylor Swift being "MAGA-coded" is designed appeal to those who have already decided they dislike the pop megastar.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The Skeptic Podcast - Episode 049 - The Skeptic
Featuring articles from Dave Hahn (August 2024), Deborah Hyde (June 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (April 2022), and Mark Williams (July 2012).
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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No, a study didn't show oat milk and veganism will make you depressed - The Skeptic
The media warned that vegan diets and oat milk cause depression – based on a study that says nothing of the sort.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Catching Killers, Not Curses: how to investigate Africa’s 'Money Ritual' crimes - The Skeptic
Many ritualistic murders in Africa are under-investigated, with evidence written off as signs of superstition, rather than as tangible clues
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January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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From the archives: Pyramid Power - Getting in shape for the New Age - The Skeptic
From the archives in 1992, Jerome L Cosyn on the New Age belief in the mystical powers imbued in pyramid shapes
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January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Alcohol is linked to developing cancer, but we should weigh up our risks accurately - The Skeptic
As the US updates their guidance on alcohol consumption, a new study links booze to mouth cancer - so how much risk is reasonable?
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January 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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The Skeptic Podcast - Episode 048 - The Skeptic
Featuring articles from Aaron Rabinowitz (Mar 2021), Anthony Garrett (Oct 1989), Natalia Pasternak (Aug 2024), and Deborah Hyde (Feb 2021).
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January 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Exploring the Archives for the Unexplained - The Skeptic
For those interested in UFO history, whether believer or skeptic, the Archive of the Unexplained is a fascinating dive into a bygone era's woo
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Hot and Bovaer-ed: using animal methane inhibitors to tackle greenhouse emissions - The Skeptic
Dietary modifications like Bovaer could be key to reducing methane emissions from cattle - as long as we communicate clearly about their use
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January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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From the archives: Crop circle hoaxers on trial - The Skeptic
From the archives in 1992, Robin Allen delivers an on-the-spot report of a crop circle hoaxing competition
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January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Controversy over Afro-Brazilian practices exposes the Brazilian alt-med glass ceiling - The Skeptic
Afro-Brazilian healing traditions are rightfully omitted from Brazilian healthcare systems - other pseudoscientific treatments should be, too
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January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The media this week was filled with reports Joe Rogan has departed from Trump over ICE acting as a modern Gestapo.

We looked at Joe’s whole conversation with Rand Paul, and found the media have it all wrong.

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January 17, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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This is an important episode, and one that shouldn’t be missed. Talk of Joe criticising ICE and Trump’s immigration enforcement completely miss the point, and the media repetition of that narrative does a disservice to their audience.

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knowrogan.bsky.social The Know Rogan Experience Podcast @knowrogan.bsky.social · 26d
The media this week was filled with reports Joe Rogan has departed from Trump over ICE acting as a modern Gestapo.

We looked at Joe’s whole conversation with Rand Paul, and found the media have it all wrong.

Check out the episode on Tuesday, or now for patrons.

www.patreon.com/posts/0051-r...
#0051 - Rand Paul [VIDEO] | The Know Rogan Experience Podcast
Get more from The Know Rogan Experience Podcast on Patreon
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January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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The Skeptic Podcast - Episode 047 - The Skeptic
Featuring articles from Dave Hahn (August 2024), Deborah Hyde (June 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (April 2022), and Mark Williams (July 2012).
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January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations | Chris French

Two small trials failed to prove precognitive dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?

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Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations - The Skeptic
Two small trials failed to prove lucid dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
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January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations - The Skeptic
Two small trials failed to prove lucid dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
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January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The Daily Mail guide to twisting the facts on vehicle emissions - The Skeptic
A study on emissions in London drove positive headlines, but the Daily Mail used all of their creativity to spin it into a political attack
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January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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From the archives: The Science of Miracles and the many sides of nature - The Skeptic
From the archives in 1992, Eric Stockton, former editor of The Scottish Humanist, looks at modern science, and what constitutes a miracle
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM