What’s so bad about Oprah anyway?

Oprah Winfrey has taken a few knocks lately with a major expose in Newsweek, appropriately titled Why Health Advice on ‘Oprah’ Could Make You Sick. That’s a pretty gutsy move taking on The Oprah in a major way.
I’ve always had my opinion of Oprah and for all of her faults (and who doesn’t have them) [...]

Rhinestone-encrusted unicorn cigarette lighter/tape recorders

Like any good Skeptic a large part of applying skepticism comes down to understanding to some extent human psychology. Understanding how people think or why they think the way they do can go along way to understanding someone else’s beliefs.
Any good Skeptic should also be fully prepared to turn their critical eye on themselves. Knowing [...]

Ruining Things for Everyone Else

The Measles

I’ve noticed lately that there has been a lot of chatter about the vaccination debate. Two of my favorite shows have taken on the challenge to raise awareness of the debate.
Last week, Private Practice had a plot line focused on the pediatrician whose patient contracted the measles in Switzerland and brought them back to [...]

Skeptical Battlegrounds, a review

Steven Novella begins to outline the major battlegrounds for skepticism.

Ten Most Wanted Promoters of Pseudoscience

I am a skeptoid fanboy. I will admit it. The podcast is a great resource for the beginner skeptics out there.
The recent October 28th podcast covered his list of the 10 most wanted celebrities who endorse harmful pseudoscience. Now I must specify that he does not want these people to be hurt or harmed, he [...]