Skeptical Goat
@skeptical-goat.bsky.social
Atheist, skeptic, pragmatist, nonbeliever, secular free-thinker, science enthusiast, evidence before feelings.
Just an FYI to those still mourning Kirk's death, there are lots of other podcasts that are more interesting to listen to, than one where a grown man tries to debate a bunch of teenagers.
September 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just an FYI to those still mourning Kirk's death, there are lots of other podcasts that are more interesting to listen to, than one where a grown man tries to debate a bunch of teenagers.
January 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
December 17, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Training the neocortex to be more present and in control takes time, effort, and cognizance. Waking Up is an excellent book to help with that process.
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December 11, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Training the neocortex to be more present and in control takes time, effort, and cognizance. Waking Up is an excellent book to help with that process.
#Atheist
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December 5, 2024 at 12:59 AM
December 4, 2024 at 7:13 PM
I feel like the current atheism feeds are too broad so I'm creating a new one and calling it AtheistSky.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I feel like the current atheism feeds are too broad so I'm creating a new one and calling it AtheistSky.
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Very sad but true.
December 4, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Very sad but true.
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"Local Satanists turn tables on Christian program in Ohio schools"
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Local Satanists turn tables on Christian program in Ohio schools
A group of Satanists in Ohio have turned the tables on a "religious release" program in public schools that allows for students to be taken off campus for religious education in the middle of the scho...
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December 3, 2024 at 9:31 PM
"Local Satanists turn tables on Christian program in Ohio schools"
www.rawstory.com/local-satani...
www.rawstory.com/local-satani...
I saw a post on Facebook claiming that fact checking is a form of censorship and it had over 5,000 likes which is disappointing to say the least. I think COVID is contributing to an accelerated decline in the average IQ. Among other factors like media that overstimulates the limbic system.
December 3, 2024 at 8:25 PM
I saw a post on Facebook claiming that fact checking is a form of censorship and it had over 5,000 likes which is disappointing to say the least. I think COVID is contributing to an accelerated decline in the average IQ. Among other factors like media that overstimulates the limbic system.
Research on how COVID affects the brain is rather troubling news but it really explains a lot as far as the people who are unwilling to get vaccinated and get COVID most often.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are Noted.
Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging
www.scientificamerican.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Research on how COVID affects the brain is rather troubling news but it really explains a lot as far as the people who are unwilling to get vaccinated and get COVID most often.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
An insightful book shedding light on some of the biggest problems humanity faces such as what leads to the polarization of views and ideologies, and how to overcome it. The audiobook can be found on library apps such as Libby. 💙📚
December 2, 2024 at 3:24 PM
An insightful book shedding light on some of the biggest problems humanity faces such as what leads to the polarization of views and ideologies, and how to overcome it. The audiobook can be found on library apps such as Libby. 💙📚
A fascinating research publication that has passed peer review and contributed to neuroscience, expanding our understanding of how the human brain works. You can download this companion paper for a simplified explanation.
www.numenta.com/resources/re...
www.numenta.com/resources/re...
Companion paper to A Framework for Intelligence and Cortical Function Based on Grid Cells in the Neocortex
This companion piece explains the Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence, one of the big ideas introduced in the October 2018 research paper A Framework for Intelligence and Cortical Function Based on...
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November 27, 2024 at 3:13 PM
A fascinating research publication that has passed peer review and contributed to neuroscience, expanding our understanding of how the human brain works. You can download this companion paper for a simplified explanation.
www.numenta.com/resources/re...
www.numenta.com/resources/re...
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Always seek the logical explanation rather than settle for a fantasy or conspiracy.
November 24, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Always seek the logical explanation rather than settle for a fantasy or conspiracy.
Another simple concept that many people fail to understand.
November 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Another simple concept that many people fail to understand.
There is no universal meaning to life, you can give yourself meaning and purpose, and you can also simply enjoy the experience while appreciating the mystery.
November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM
There is no universal meaning to life, you can give yourself meaning and purpose, and you can also simply enjoy the experience while appreciating the mystery.
Reasoning as to why a vast majority of conspiracy theories are extremely unlikely. A concept I've been familiar with for a long time that still seems to elude so many people.
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2016-01...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2016-01...
Too many minions spoil the plot | University of Oxford
If you’re thinking of creating a massive conspiracy, you may be better scaling back your plans, according to an Oxford University researcher.While we can all keep a secret, a study by Dr David Robert
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November 15, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Reasoning as to why a vast majority of conspiracy theories are extremely unlikely. A concept I've been familiar with for a long time that still seems to elude so many people.
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2016-01...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2016-01...
A fascinating read that I really enjoyed. An informative book on the mechanics of the human brain and how it relates to artificial intelligence. 💙📚
November 13, 2024 at 9:05 PM
A fascinating read that I really enjoyed. An informative book on the mechanics of the human brain and how it relates to artificial intelligence. 💙📚
Some are simply a lost cause.
November 13, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Some are simply a lost cause.
I refuse to delude myself.
November 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM
I refuse to delude myself.
Join the dance and embrace the change.
November 4, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Join the dance and embrace the change.