Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
Has there been any peer-reviewed research conducted into the effectiveness of the Lockdown policies? Some might seriously wonder if it has all been for nothing. Most would more reasonably conclude that it has been effective, but would be hard-pressed to put a precise number on it. If we turn to the scientific literature, there has … Read more
On June 3, Senator Tom Cotton published a very controversial op-ed in the NYT. This has motivated strong objections from many NYT staff.
The following has been published within the BMJ on 28th May 2020. I’ve replicated it below without comment. England is abandoning lockdown and possibly hope of containing a second wave of covid-19. From 1 June schools will open to children other than those of key workers. Outdoor markets and car showrooms will reopen. In two … Read more
When media stories pander to what we believe, we need to be very cautious and hit pause. Analytical thinking truly does matter for such items.
Not too long ago (May 4th) I wrote a posting that pointed out that Michael Moor’s new “documentary”, Planet of the Humans, was seriously flawed. When I write “Seriously Flawed” I mean factually wrong, deceptive and grossly misleading. Normally I tend to think of Michael Moore as the guy on the right side of the … Read more
There are real conspiracies and then there are conspiracy theories that are bunk. How can you tell what is real and what is nonsense?