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sci.skeptic FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the sci.skeptic newsgroup.
http://www.xnet.com/~blatura/skeptic.shtml
Astronomical Pseudo-Science: A Skeptic's Resource List
List of links for those, who want to examine theories that are on the fringe of accepted scientific thought that are related connected to astronomy. A few examples are astrology, UFO's, the "Face" on Mars, and ancient astronaut theory.
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/reso...
The Skeptomaniac
Skeptical commentary on paranormal belief and thought, including a message board for readers.
http://www.skeptomaniac.com
Skeptical Investigations
Criticism of skepticism, including information about fraud in mainstream science and questioning of the methods and motives of skeptics.
http://www.skepticalinvestigations.org/
The Surfing Skeptic
Skeptical quotes, debating techniques, secret societies.
http://home.earthlink.net/~promethean/
What is pseudoscience?
How it differs from science, how to spot it. Junk science, pathological science, quackery and pseudoscientific scams.
http://www.chem1.com/acad/sci/pseudosci.ht...
TrueAuthority.com
Experts test claims on subjects including dinosaurs, creation/evolution, and cryptozoology.
http://www.trueauthority.com/
Eric's Skeptic Page
A skeptical look at all sorts of sciences and pseudosciences.
http://www.phact.org/e/skeptic/
Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit
Tools for testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments, based on Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a candle in the dark."
http://www.xenu.net/archive/baloney_detect...
The Nasty Side of Organ Transplanting
The secrets of organ harvesting and transplanting known only to the professionals in the business.
http://www.geocities.com/organdonate/
Skeptical References
A bibliography of materials for skeptics.
http://www.hutch.demon.co.uk/lewindex.htm
Danny's Skeptic Resources List
Features list and highlights of skeptical information available on the web.
http://dannybhoy1.tripod.com
The Crackpot Page
"Dedicated to all the Flat Earthers, Circle Squarers, Angle Trisecters, Cube Halvers, Perpetual Motion Mechanics, UFO and Elvis sighters, and all the other true believers who adamantly refuse to accept mathematical or physical proof that their convictions are untenable."
http://www.phys.psu.edu/~scalise/misc/crac...
Skeptic Friends Network
Examines a variety of claims with emphasis on debunking "creation science."
http://www.skepticfriends.org/
NYTimes.com - Odds Are Stacked When Science Tries to Debate Pseudoscience
Essay. Having a debate inevitably suggests that each side has some credibility. As a result, opponents of the scientific method try very hard to appear in debates with scientists. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/30/science/...
A Skeptical Manifesto
Article by Michael Shermer defines and discusses skepticism. Includes a section that asserts a skeptic can also be open to scientific reason. Written in 1992.
http://www.skeptic.com/about_us/manifesto....
The Skeptic Magazine
An alternative look at paranormal phenomena.
http://www.skeptic.org.uk/
The Skeptics Society
The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious about controversial ideas, extraordinary claims, revolutionary ideas and the promotion of science.
http://www.skeptic.com
The Left Hemisphere
Skepticism, religion, and secularism on the WWW.
http://www.xnet.com/~blatura/left_hem.shtm...
BookTalk
Dedicated to the advancement of critical thinking, reason, intelligence, freedom of inquiry, philosophy and the scientific method. Forums include chats with the authors.
http://www.booktalk.org/
Skeptic News
Tracks new information on various skeptical web pages.
http://www.skepticnews.com/
SIMPOS: Social Problems and Occult Tendencies
AMORC, Anthroposophy, Asatru, Astrology, Alice Bailey, Castaneda, Eckankar, Findhorn, Gurdjieff, Heaven's Gate, Jung, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neo-Pagans, Order of the Solar Temple, Ordo Templi Orientis, Reich, Rosicrucians, Satanism, Scientology, Spiritualism, Theosophy, Wicca and other topics.
http://www.stelling.nl/simpos/simpoeng.htm
The Daily Skeptic
Online newsletter, devoted to skeptical inquiry.
http://members.tripod.com/~JebZingo/DS/
#Skeptic IRC
Weekly internet relay chat for skeptics.
http://home.netcom.com/~bbaggins/skeptic.h...
The James Randi Educational Foundation
Foundation headed by professional magician exposes psychics, faith healers, and such. Offers $1.1 million to anyone who can actually demonstrate something supernatural.
http://www.randi.org
Psychologists Educating Students to Think Skeptically
PESTS is a meeting place for educators (specifically psychologists, although anyone is welcome) to discuss issues involving skeptical thinking and ways to introduce and teach skeptical thinking in the classroom.
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/sbscience/pests...
Bad Science
About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers.
http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/BadScience....
Rational Skeptics Page
Rather odd collection of skepticism-related rants
http://www.geocities.com/xx_rational_xx/
The Skeptic's Refuge
Gateway to The Skeptic's Dictionary with skeptical articles on the occult, the supernatural, the paranormal and the pseudoscientific.
http://www.skepdic.com/refuge/
Skeptical Pages by Tommy Persson
Links to newsletters, organizations, and websites.
http://www.lysator.liu.se/skeptical/
Massimo's Skeptic and Humanist Web
Addresses the topic of skepticism and secular humanism. Page includes lectures. handouts, and online column. Also, has links to book reviews and essays.
http://www.rationallyspeaking.org/
In Pursuit of Reality
A skeptical look at auras, Kirlian photography, reincarnation, spiritualism, astral projection, and astrology.
http://www.angelfire.com/in2/manythings/pa...
Debunker's Domain
Dedicated to debunking all manner of dubious claims.
http://www.debunker.com
Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs?
Companion site for TV program in which believers and skeptics, including Carl Sagan, explore case histories of alien abductions.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/nova/aliens/...
Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal
World-wide organization that encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view.
http://www.csicop.org/
Practical Skepticism
A how-to guide for examining claims and debunking myths, math abuse, and misleading arguments.
http://info-pollution.com/skeptic.htm
The Skeptic Tank
The Skeptic Tank is a BBS which maintains extensive archives on scientifically questionable groups, individuals, and ideologies. Message board and articles.
http://www.skeptictank.org/
Number Watch
From John Brignell, how statistics are altered to convey ideas. Numbers of the month, book reviews, commentary and contact information.
http://www.numberwatch.co.uk/
Criticism of Scientific Skepticism
Criticizes self-identified "skeptics," saying that their "skepticism" translates into scorn and condescension toward people and data that contradict current scientific beliefs. Gives examples of the excesses of skeptics.
http://www.alternativescience.com/skeptici...
Laboratoire de zététique
Présente les activités de ce laboratoire de l'université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis qui se consacre à la recherche scientifique sur les phénomènes supposés paranormaux selon une approche sceptique.
http://www.unice.fr/zetetique/
The Secular Web
Agnosticism, atheism, freethought, humanism, and rationalism on the Web
http://www.infidels.org
X-Project Paranormal Magazine
A weekly investigation into paranormal phenomena and Fortean events.
http://www.xprojectmagazine.com/
Free Inquiry
Argues for free inquiry and thought; the philosophies of naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism.
http://www.freeinquiry.com/
Skepchick
A woman's skeptical science and life blog.
http://www.skepchick.org/
Skeptical Information Links
Links to materials for skeptics, and about skepticism.
http://www.discord.org/skeptical/
Skeptic's Digest
Here you can access the best skeptical articles on the Web about the occult, paranormal, pseudoscience and other weird things
http://www.geocities.com/skepdigest/
Tony Youens
Skeptic articles, information, books from Tony Youens - parapsychology investigations.
http://tonyyouens.com/
Reality Matters
Debunks religion, the origin of God, the Bible, near death experiences and paranormal contacts with spirits.
http://www.realitymatters.com/
Skeptix Mailing List
Forum discussion about extraordinary phenomena. Includes post archives and subscription information.
http://www.lists.opn.org/mailman/listinfo/...
The View from Number 80
Lists sites pertaining to, amongst other things, pseudoscience, flim-flam or irrational claims and tries to give them critical attention and, in many cases, a certain amount of ridicule.
http://www.number80.co.uk
Fortean Times
The Journal of Strange Phenomenae - Online version of the print magazine.
http://www.forteantimes.com/
Crank Dot Net
Skeptic provides categorized directory, both alphabetical and hierarchical, to a variety of kooks, cranks, loons, and crackpots on the net.
http://www.crank.net/
Skeptic Report
E-zine featuring writings on skeptical inquiry and critical thinking. Also lists related books and provides links to numerous websites on topics including skepticism, alternative science, creationism, and health fraud.
http://www.skepticreport.com
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