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Category Archives: skepticism
Prepare for…boobquake!
Now, this a freethought initiative I can get behind; or rather, in front of. This Monday, April 26th, freethinking women around the world are encouraged to sport their decolletage in order to trigger…an earthquake. SRSLY. “Boobquake” is the brainchild of … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, humor, islam, religion, science, skepticism
Tagged blag hag, boobquake, jennifer mccreight, sedighi
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Atlanta SkeptiCamp
Okay, folks, Atlanta SkeptiCamp is right around the corner, May 15th and 16th. So…if you’re an Atlantean and/or planning to be in the Big Peach in mid-May, register to participate now! The presenter slots are filled, but there’s always a … Continue reading
Podcast #80 – Simon Singh
We interview science journalist Simon Singh, co-author (with Dr. Edzard Ernst) of Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine (which both John and David highly recommend). For more about Simon visit SimonSingh.net. Please also visit LibelReform.org, a website … Continue reading
Podcast #79 – E-meters for Haiti?
Earthquake-devastated Haiti has become a magnet for kooky, misguided (but perhaps well-intentioned) religious groups. Scientologist John Travolta (disguised, apparently, as L. Ron Hubbard–see photo at right) has personally flown his private 707 to Haiti, delivering food, medical supplies, and “volunteer … Continue reading
Posted in children, christianity, civil rights, gay rights, humor, news, podcast, religion, skepticism
Tagged atsc, faith comes by hearing, gayest city in america, george tiller, haiti, jim mccormick, john travolta, proclaimer, scientology, scott roeder
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Phil Plait steps down from JREF
Holy Haleakala! After just over a year at the helm, Phil “Bad Astronomer” Plait is stepping down as president of the James Randi Educational Foundation to pursue an undisclosed TV project. His worthy successor is Center for Inquiry’s D.J. Grothe. … Continue reading
Heads up, DC skeptics: HEAVY MENTAL
If you live in–or are going to be in–the Washington, DC area on Saturday, October 24th, here’s your opportunity to participate in a day-long event of science, magic and skepticism. Center for Inquiry DC and National Capital Area Skeptics have … Continue reading
Posted in arts, news, skepticism
Tagged center for inquiry, heavy mental, jamy ian swiss, national capital area skeptics
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Podcast #66 – Freethought in Mexico
We interview Danny Zepeda, a skeptical blogger living in Morelia, a city in central Mexico. He talks about the state of freethought South of the Border, the prevalence of superstition and alt-medicine quackery in Mexican society, and the challenges of … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, children, christianity, international freethought, podcast, religion, skepticism, superstitions
Tagged danny zepeda, mexico, papa esceptico
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Podcast #64 – Dragon*Con Wrap-Up
We’ll post the live episode we recorded on September 5th as soon as it’s available; meanwhile, we look back at our experience at Dragon*Con in general and the Skeptics Track in particular. Kudos to: Derek & Swoopy of Skepticality for … Continue reading
Posted in commentary, news, podcast, skepticism
Tagged atlanta skeptics, dragon*con, greatest show on earth, joe nickell, joel osteen, megavolcano, richard dawkins, skeptics track, skeptrack, star party
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Dragon*Con!!!
Okay, people, let’s do this thing! I (John Snider) will be a Dragon*Con pretty much the whole weekend, so if you see me wandering the halls, please say hello. I’ll be hanging out at the Skeptics Track quite a bit, … Continue reading
Charlotte Pop Fest happening now!
The Charlotte Pop Fest is underway right now, September 24-26! Proceeds from this non-profit fest will benefit the Richard Dawkins Foundation. If you’re within striking distance of Charlotte, NC and want to attend, there’s more info at CharlottePopFest.com. Not surprisingly, … Continue reading →