As much as I love the skeptic community, I’ve recently felt that a few problems need addressing. Namely, that refuting unscientific, false or misinformed matters is quite often approached through ridicule rather than a respectful outlaying of the facts. Given the highly doubtful nature of certain premises such as homeopathy, keeping oneself from succumbing [...]

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There seems to be a rather large problem with Bill C-51 that has been overlooked by our policy makers and health officials alike: nobody seems to understand the bill. The premise is simple enough: treat all medications the same way. If you want to sell something that claims to cure cancer, then prove [...]

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Let’s talk about Orgone. A form of energy allegedly discovered by Wilhelm Reich, it has spawned an entire system of belief and generation of quackery. Due to the complex nature of this post, I’m going to break it down into topics. Let’s start with the basics:
What is Orgone?
From Wikipedia:
Orgone energy is a [...]

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One of the dangers of being a skeptic is receiving the ire of those lacking a sense of rationality. Make no mistake, by pointing the finger at unscientific shenanigans, you’re most likely going to hear about it. Not by those who’ve been fooled into believing the nonsense, but by those who’ve dedicated themselves [...]

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Recently, a new cell tower was erected at a nearby intersection. To most people, this means improved cell reception, fewer dropped calls, and at the very least a brand new flagpole. However, one group of residents was not pleased with this new addition to the neighborhood. Believing that cell towers emit radiation [...]

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