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goodbye to the decade of the crank
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goodbye to the decade of the crank

If you're a divisive, scientifically illiterate crank whose only talents are to start fights and attract attention, you've been living your best decade.

a furious chopra throws down the gauntlet
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a furious chopra throws down the gauntlet

Deepak Chopra proudly accepts his title as King of Woo and goes on a spittle flecked tirade against his critics.

why being nice doesn’t always work
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why being nice doesn’t always work

If skeptical and science bloggers don't have anything nice to say, we shouldn't have to say anything nice.

the skeptics’ circle comes to weird things
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the skeptics’ circle comes to weird things

Weird Things hosts the latest edition of the Skeptic's Circle blog carnival for all your eyebrow-raising needs.

the science terminology abuse top five
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the science terminology abuse top five

Science is full of technical jargon and words with multiple, context-dependent meanings. And purveyors of woo and snake oil are happy to abuse this to line their wallets.

deconstructing the god equation
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deconstructing the god equation

Three internet cranks manage to achieve a truly impressive feat of meaningless numerology. We'll dissect it just for the hell of it.

sometimes woo isn’t just a noun. it’s a diagnosis.
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sometimes woo isn’t just a noun. it’s a diagnosis.

The King of New Age Woo, Deepak Chopra, goes on the warpath against his many critics.

welcome to opposite world…
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welcome to opposite world…

All too often people confuse a debate out of pity or common courtesy for equal standing. And all too often, cranks are happy to take advantage of that perception.

can you get a little too skeptical?
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can you get a little too skeptical?

There's a fine line between skepticism and cynicism. Are some skeptics forgetting to tell the difference?

when everybody is an expert
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when everybody is an expert

Got an idea the scientific community isn't listening to? Forget more research and peer review! Go to the people with a conspiracy theory!

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