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List Of Skeptical Magazines
This is a list of notable magazines that promote or practice scientific skepticism. See also * Humanism * Lists about skepticism * List of books about skepticism * List of skeptical conferences * List of skeptical organizations * List of skeptical podcasts * List of notable skeptics * Rationalism Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Skeptical magazines Scientific skepticism mass media, Paranormal magazines, * Science and technology magazines Skepticism-related lists, Magazines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magazine
A magazine is a periodical literature, periodical publication, print or digital, produced on a regular schedule, that contains any of a variety of subject-oriented textual and visual content (media), content forms. Magazines are generally financed by advertising, newsagent's shop, purchase price, prepaid subscription business model, subscriptions, or by a combination of the three. They are categorised by their frequency of publication (i.e., as weeklies, monthlies, quarterlies, etc.), their target audiences (e.g., women's and trade magazines), their subjects of focus (e.g., popular science and religious), and their tones or approach (e.g., works of satire or humor). Appearance on the cover of print magazines has historically been understood to convey a place of honor or distinction to an individual or event. Term origin and definition Origin The etymology of the word "magazine" suggests derivation from the Arabic language, Arabic (), the broken plural of () meaning "depot, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Shermer
Michael Brant Shermer (born September 8, 1954) is an American science writer, historian of science, executive director of The Skeptics Society, and founding publisher of '' Skeptic'' magazine, a publication focused on investigating pseudoscientific and supernatural claims. The author of over a dozen books, Shermer is known for engaging in debates on pseudoscience and religion in which he emphasizes scientific skepticism. Shermer was the co-producer and co-host of ''Exploring the Unknown'', a 13-hour Fox Family television series broadcast in 1999. From April 2001 to January 2019, he contributed a monthly ''Skeptic'' column to ''Scientific American'' magazine. Shermer was raised in a non-religious household, before converting to Christian fundamentalism as a teenager. He stopped believing in God during graduate school, influenced by a traumatic accident that left his then-girlfriend paralyzed. He identifies as an agnostic and an atheist,Shermer, Michael (June 2005)"Why I Am An A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Skeptical Podcasts
This is a list of notable podcasts that promote or practice scientific skepticism. Active Inactive These podcasts are either officially on hiatus, have ceased production, or have not produced an episode in over a year. See also * List of books about skepticism * List of notable skeptics * List of notable debunkers * List of skeptical conferences * List of skeptical magazines * List of skeptical organizations * Lists about skepticism References {{DEFAULTSORT:Skeptical podcasts Science podcasts Podcasts A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. Typically, a podcast is an episodic series of digital audio files that users can download to a personal device or stream to listen to at a time of their ... Lists of podcasts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Skeptical Organizations ...
This is a list of notable organizations that promote or practice scientific skepticism. See also * Humanism * Lists about skepticism * List of books about skepticism * List of secularist organizations * List of skeptical conferences * List of skeptical magazines * List of skeptical podcasts * List of notable skeptics * Rationalism References External links CSI – International Network of Skeptical OrganizationsSomewhere To Think– Introduction portal to several thought-provoking groups around Australia and New Zealand {{DEFAULTSORT:Skeptical Organizations Lists of organizations Organizations An organization or organisation ( Commonwealth English; see spelling differences) is an entity—such as a company, or corporation or an institution (formal organization), or an association—comprising one or more people and having a par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Skeptical Conferences
This is a list of notable conferences that promote or practice scientific skepticism. See also * Humanism * Lists of skepticism topics * List of books about skepticism * List of skeptical magazines * List of skeptical organizations * List of skeptical podcasts * List of notable skeptics * Rationalism References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Skeptical Conferences Conferences A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject, or to bring together people who have a common interest. Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always d ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Books About Skepticism
This list of books about skepticism is a skeptic's library of works centered on scientific skepticism, religious skepticism, critical thinking, scientific literacy, and refutation of claims of the paranormal. It also includes titles about atheism, irreligion, books for "young skeptics" and related subjects. It is intended as a starting point for research into these areas of study. Collections in the realm of skepticism, science literacy, and freethought exist both online and in brick-and-mortar libraries. The complete works of Robert G. Ingersoll are available online at both the Secular Web and as part of the Internet Archive project The Drew University Library hosts a collection of pamphlets by and about Mr. Ingersoll. In 2013 the Library of Congress announced the opening of the Seth MacFarlane Collection of the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Archive which includes more than 1,500 boxes of donated material. MacFarlane donated the funds which allowed the Library of Congress to purchas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists About Skepticism
Scientific skepticism (also spelled scepticism) is the practice of questioning whether claims are supported by empirical research and have reproducibility, as part of a methodological norm pursuing "the extension of certified knowledge".: quoting Merton, R. K. (1942) Scientific skepticism, or skepticism for short, manifests itself since the 20th century as a societal phenomenon involving several individuals and more or less organised groups through several different media, commonly referred to as "the skeptical movement". This is a compilation of the various lists about skepticism with articles in Wikipedia. * List of books about skepticism * List of notable skeptics * List of notable debunkers * List of prizes for evidence of the paranormal * List of skeptical conferences * List of skeptical magazines * List of scientific skepticism organizations * List of skeptical podcasts See also * Lists of atheists * List of topics characterized as pseudoscience References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humanism
Humanism is a philosophy, philosophical stance that emphasizes the individual and social potential, and Agency (philosophy), agency of human beings, whom it considers the starting point for serious moral and philosophical inquiry. The meaning of the term "humanism" has changed according to successive intellectual movements that have identified with it. During the Italian Renaissance, Italian scholars inspired by Greek classical scholarship gave rise to the Renaissance humanism movement. During the Age of Enlightenment, humanistic values were reinforced by advances in science and technology, giving confidence to humans in their exploration of the world. By the early 20th century, organizations dedicated to humanism flourished in Europe and the United States, and have since expanded worldwide. In the early 21st century, the term generally denotes a focus on human well-being and advocates for human freedom, autonomy, and progress. It views humanity as responsible for the prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonder En Is Gheen Wonder
''Wonder en is gheen Wonder'' (''Mystery is no Mystery'') is a popular science magazine of the Flemish skeptical association SKEPP. The paper was founded in 2000 by Tom Schoepen, who also served as its editor for its first ten years. The magazine is published four times a year and addresses pseudoscientific as well as science philosophical topics. The title is a reference to the 16th century Flemish mathematician and engineer Simon Stevin's commentary to his famous thought experiment: even if something looks strange, it can still have a naturalistic explanation. The subtitle ''Tijdschrift voor wetenschap en rede'' ("Magazine for science and reason") was taken from ''Skeptical Inquirer'', the most world-renowned skeptical magazine that is published by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. As of 2016, the editorial staff is composed as follows: ;Core staff * Bart Coenen (editor-in-chief) * Cliff Beeckman * Johan Braeckman * Tim Trachet * Luc Vancampenhout * Pieter Van Nuffel * Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Marshall (skeptic)
Michael "Marsh" Marshall (born 13 August 1983) is a British scientific skepticism, skeptical activist and the editor of ''The Skeptic (UK magazine), The Skeptic'' magazine since September 2020. He is the co-founder and vice-president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and co-host of its official podcast, ''Skeptics with a K'', project director of the Good Thinking Society, and has occasionally written for ''The Times'', ''The Guardian'' and ''New Statesman''. As of 2022, Marshall is a fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Early life and influences Marshall was born on 13 August 1983 in Bishop Auckland, North East England. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts, BA in English at Liverpool, and has worked there in marketing and web design since. He traces his interest in skepticism to Penn and Teller's ''Bullshit!'' series. Researching why Teller never speaks led him to The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast, and from there he discovered James Randi's ''Flim-Flam!'' and Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Skeptic (UK Magazine)
''The Skeptic'' is a British non-profit skepticism magazine. It describes itself as "the UK's longest running and foremost sceptical magazine, which examines science, skepticism, secularism, critical thinking and claims of the paranormal." It is also known to take a critical stance towards alternative medicine. History, format and structure ''The Skeptic'' was founded in 1987 by Wendy M. Grossman, and subsequently edited from 1988 to 1998 by Toby Howard ( The University of Manchester, England) and Steve Donnelly ( University of Huddersfield, England). From 1998 to 2011 it was edited by Chris French, and from 2011 to 2020 by Deborah Hyde. In the end of 1986, Grossman visited the headquarters of Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (still named Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, CSICOP) in Buffalo, NY. She had crossed paths with the skeptical movement more than five years earlier, after attending a lecture by stage magician James Randi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
