Skepticism
Doubtful attitude toward knowledge claims
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Books about skepticism
John O'Connor published 'The Secret History of Bigfoot', exploring skepticism around cryptozoological claims
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| 2024 |
Books about skepticism
Jonathan N. Stea released 'Mind the Science', addressing mental health and wellness industry skepticism
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| 2021 |
Books about skepticism
Julia Galef published 'The Scout Mindset', examining critical thinking and cognitive perspectives
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| 2021 | Junior Skeptic section ceased publication following the death of Skeptic magazine co-founder Pat Linse. |
| July 2020 | The Skeptic Research Center (SRC) was launched to conduct surveys exploring attitudes about divisive issues, with the goal of producing concise, single-topic analytical reports. |
| 2018 |
Books about skepticism
Steve Novella and co-authors published 'The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe', exploring critical thinking and scientific skepticism
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| 2016 | Skepticality podcast was listed by iTunes as a top-rated audio talk show, highlighting its prominence in promoting critical thinking and science. |
| May 29 2015 | Skeptic Society hosted 'In the Year 2525: Big Science, Big History, and the Far Future of Humanity' from May 29-31, featuring speakers such as Richard Dawkins, Jared Diamond, Lawrence Krauss, Esther Dyson, John McWhorter, Ian Morris, Carol Tavris, Gregory Benford, David Brin, Michael Shermer, and Donald Prothero. |
| 2014 | The Skeptics Society transitioned from their previous blog Skepticblog to a new blog called INSIGHT, with Daniel Loxton serving as the editor. |
| 2012 | MonsterTalk podcast received 'The Best Fact Behind Fiction' award from the Parsec Awards, recognizing its scientific approach to examining cryptozoological and legendary creatures. |
| December 2011 |
Hitchens's razor
After Christopher Hitchens's death, evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne helped popularize the concept of 'Hitchens's razor'.
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| June 24 2011 | The organization hosted the Science Symposium from June 24-26, with speakers including Michael Shermer, James Randi, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Brian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity). |
| December 2010 |
Hitchens's razor
Atheist blogger Rixaeton used the term 'Hitchens' razor'.
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