Skepticism
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The Skeptical Method
Neutrality > Investigation > Evidence > Conclusions > and back to Neutrality. Much like the scientific method, the act of…
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Bursting Bubbles: One and a Half Bubble Gum Myths
For some unknown reason, maybe (probably) because we had just bought three packs of chewing gum, I decided the Grafrath…
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What’s in the stars for New York City?
Apparently you can make an astrological chart for anything with a birth date and time, including cities. Why should they…
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Fauxtography Part 2: “PSYCHO”kinesis
My inspiration this week is telekinesis and psychokinesis. In scouring the nightmare of “scientific” research that is out there on…
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Reindeer Poop: Skeptism and Critical Thinking for Kids
It’s Christmas! What a wonderful opportunity to incorporate critical thinking and skepticism into your child’s life. Rob and I have…
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Extra Credits – A Response
Extra Credits is a pretty brilliant webseries about the craft, philosophy and future of video games. The writer, James Portnow,…
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Have a Very Surly Christmas!
Just in time for the holidays, I tackle a tricky subject via my photography: What do you get the Grinch…
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Fauxtography Part 1: DIY Ghost Hoax
Today I am introducing my “Fauxtography” series. In this series I will show you how you can create illusions of…
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