Tag Archives: skepticism

Astrology

Posted on January 24, 2015 by thevenerablecorvex

So, Whereas astrology is a load of complete dingos’ kidneys which makes no sense in terms of the empirically established laws of astrophysics; and Whereas double blind tests have repeatedly shown that most people will automatically identify with generalized descriptions of … Continue reading →

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Irrational Exuberance, New Space, and Jaime Holding a Bucket of Cold Water

Posted on March 30, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

So as you know, I really like space. And I am as excited as anyone to think about new developments in space exploration. However, I am in a minority of the international space community when I admit that I’m not at all sanguine … Continue reading →

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Picking Things Apart

Posted on December 7, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I like picking things apart. As far as I am concerned, dissecting illogical or unsupported arguments to figure-out why or when they don’t work, is one of life’s true pleasures. Which is why I’ve been in a bit of a … Continue reading →

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“Parascience” And The Problems of Modern Physics

Posted on November 21, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

Every few years, I like to go back to watch Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World and its sequels in order to remind myself that (contrary to Penn & Teller), it’s possible to make a skeptical documentary without being a condescending jackass*. … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Arguments I Have Ever Heard

Posted on February 20, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I should be preparing for my defense, but honestly, I feel like I would be ready to go right now if I had to do so, and endlessly rehashing the same information is hurting my brain. So instead, I’m going … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Believe it or not, dear readers, there are certain times whereupon this blogger (in spite of her politeness and generally sunny disposition), can apparently seriously piss people off. One such incident took place about two and a half years ago. … Continue reading →

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Not This Again

Posted on November 24, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

A few hours ago, someone I know on facebook, apparently without any sense of irony, posted the following macro: Now, I actually find this one to be fairly humourous, on account of the fact that it actually does sound very … Continue reading →

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TV That Makes You Think

Posted on July 24, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

So let me make a few things clear: I am a skeptic*; I do not believe in supernatural phenomena of any kind, and when I hear an extraordinary claim being made (one which, for example, violates the known laws of … Continue reading →

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Science and Politics

Posted on May 31, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Science* is not democratic. Science does not care whether or not you agree with it; it does not care whether or not you or an arbitrary number of people, think that things would be better off if something were done … Continue reading →

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Stupidity in the Name of Rationalism

Posted on March 18, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

By now, those of you who have been reading my blog for a while have probably figured-out that I consider myself to be a rationalist. I assume that nearly everybody, if pressed, would consider themselves to be a ‘rational person’ … Continue reading →

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