Tag Archives: skepticism

Science is Real

Posted on September 1, 2009 by David

Who knew that the Johns Linnell and Flansburg – aka They Might Be Giants – were pro-science skeptics? I didn’t until I placed an order for their new CD/DVD Here Comes Science on Amazon, where I saw this video: I … Continue reading →

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That’s My Kid Too

Posted on June 30, 2009 by David

Michael Goudeau, writer and producer for Penn & Teller: Bullshit! and co-host of PennRadio, has written an excellent article for the James Randi Educational Foundation. That’s My Kid Too is his response to an anti-vaccination documentary that could have been … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Rethinking Autism

Posted on June 17, 2009 by David

“Autism. It’s all over the media. The conversation is focused on causation and cure. It’s time to change the conversation toward hope, support, respect and understanding. The facts are not sexy. So, we got someone who is to explain them.” … Continue reading →

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Singh for Your Science

Posted on June 5, 2009 by David

Simon Singh, British author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book, and Big Bang, is being sued by the British Chiropractic Association for daring to suggest that there is no evidence supporting the use of chiropractic to treat childhood conditions. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Listen to Jenny McCarthy

Posted on May 15, 2009 by David

Oprah Winfrey (I won’t refer to her by just “Oprah;” one-name status is reserved for Dylan, Miles, Stravinsky, Joyce, and others who will be remembered by history.) has chosen to sign Jenny McCarthy for a talk show deal. It’s not … Continue reading →

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