Tag Archives: skepticism

Skeptic Tank

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Nathan

The Apple Dumpling Gang – It seems like I saw advertisements for this one on a bunch of other Disney videos when I was a kid, but I never saw the movie itself. There was also this Paul F. Tompkins … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Use Facts to Prove Anything That’s Even Remotely True

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Nathan

This National Geographic article on science denial brought up some points I consider on occasion. It’s strange how some aspects of science have become so political, with global warming and evolution especially being viewed as left-wing concerns. Oddly, the anti-vaccination … Continue reading →

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Tempting Faith

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Nathan

To my mind, a skeptical or rational viewpoint (using these terms fairly loosely) involves not only refusing to automatically accept anything out of hand, but also not immediately rejecting anything. That’s not to say that all things are equal, however. … Continue reading →

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I’m a Professional Cynic, But My Heart’s Not in It

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Nathan

Why is cynicism considered such a bad thing? Before looking at that, and because I want to pad out this entry, I’m first going to look at the origins of Cynicism. The word actually means “dog,” and I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Stereotype of the Stubborn Skeptic

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Nathan

I mentioned while talking about Once Upon a Time that the protagonist, Emma Swan, was yet another skeptic who wouldn’t believe what was in front of her face until something major happened. This is a pretty common trope, with the … Continue reading →

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