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the fuzzy, shapeless future of organized skepticism
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the fuzzy, shapeless future of organized skepticism

Organized skepticism is all dressed up, but seems to have nowhere to go and isn't very interested in looking for new places it might want to visit.

how to approach a problem with mind wide shut
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how to approach a problem with mind wide shut

A group of Christians illustrates everything wrong with one-sided interfaith dialogue in their conclusions after conducting a survey of atheists.

to err is human, to suffer is nerd?
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to err is human, to suffer is nerd?

Hollywood cannot let go of its stereotypes, even when it's trying to promote "independent work."

the flawed case for benevolent authoritarianism
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the flawed case for benevolent authoritarianism

Living under constant surveillance does have some benefits like deterring crime and catching frauds and cheats, argues Charles Kenny.

on sport fighting, porn, entertainment, and objectification
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on sport fighting, porn, entertainment, and objectification

Of all the ways we objectify each other, adult entertainment and sport fighting are hardly the worst in the grand scheme of things.

the hypothetical economics of a new world order
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the hypothetical economics of a new world order

If the world ever tried to come together as one government the reason wouldn't be pan-species utopianism, but cold, hard cash.

skeptical blogging ain’t what it used to be…
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skeptical blogging ain’t what it used to be…

What used to be known as skeptical blogging has lost the skepticism and gained a lot of tabloid style drama and cultural think pieces.

ding dong, the evil, parasitic pope is gone
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ding dong, the evil, parasitic pope is gone

Pope Ratzinger is giving up his post. This is by far the best and only morally correct thing he did as pope.

when in saudi arabia, just don’t act human
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when in saudi arabia, just don’t act human

Muslim hardliners are zealots are trying to break down the Saudi wall between religion and business. And this is bad news for its economy and Westerners visiting the country.

why guns won’t protect you from dictators
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why guns won’t protect you from dictators

Guns don't keep countries free, voters do if there are any, according to a study of virtually every country on Earth.

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