Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
I thought this was cool, so have decided to start the day off by re-posting it. Do you believe that skeptics are simply a few kooky unknowns who gather on occasions to be a bit cranky about we1rd beliefs? Well if so, then think again …. The following content comes from the CSI (Committee for … Read more
A couple of days ago in the UK Channel 4 broadcast “Faith Schools Menace?” in which Richard Dawkins was the presenter … Oh heck, …(slaps hand on head for missing it). Don’t panic, all is not lost. If you missed it like I did, then you can watch it on You Tube here … (Phew!). … Read more
Rebecca Watson, (of Skepchick fame) is running an eBay auction for a magical spell. The description reads … Are you tired of improving your physical self through diet, exercise, or careful grooming? Have you considered trying MAGIC? Yes, you have considered it. Otherwise why would you be here on eBay looking for a magical spell? … Read more
I’ve just come across a fasinating article by Lord Martin Rees. Just in case you don’t know who he is, here is a link to his Wikipedia page. Our specific interest here is that he is not only an English cosmologist and astrophysicist, but has also been Astronomer Royal since 1995, Master of Trinity College, … Read more
Today I’m going to return back once more to Poe’s law. Only a few days ago I was blogging about “Internet Laws” and there introduced you to it. However, since then I’ve been exploring it a bit more and so I think I’ll share some of my discoveries with you. As a quick reminder, it … Read more
You might (or might not) be aware, but we are currently in the middle of Ramadan. It started on Wednesday, the 11th of August and will continue for 30 days until Thursday, the 9th of September. Now, some of you might not too familiar with the concept, so let me explain. Once a year Muslim … Read more