What is skepticism?
"I’m skeptical of denialism" by Phil Plait
"Skeptic - The Name Thing Again" by Steven Novella
On Skepticism by Kimbo Jones
10 Ways to Embrace Doubt and Find Truth By Daniel Florien
"Global Warming, Denialism, and Solipsism"
"The logic of skepticism" by Massimo Pigliucci
"On being a skeptic" By Barry Leiba
What, If Anything, Can Skeptics Say About Science? by Daniel Loxton
"End of a Decade" by Steven Novella
"The Believing Brain" by Harriet Hall
"Brand Skeptic" by Steve Cuno
"Sugarplums of the Apocalypse?" by Daniel Loxton
The Skeptic's Toolbox
Media Guide to Skepticism
"The Bullshit Police" By Michael Moynihan
"Knowledge versus certainty in skepticism, medicine, and science" by Orac
"When a sceptic isn't a sceptic" by Michael Shermer
"Are one person's iconoclastic views another person's denialism?" by Orac
Time Magazine - "Science: Attacking the New Nonsense" (December 12, 1977)
Rationally Speaking podcast - "Nonsense on Stilts"
"The Importance of Skeptical Scholarship" by Daniel Loxton
Should skeptic organizations be atheist organizations? by PZ Myers
"What You’re Doing Is Important"
"Why We Must Always Be Skeptical" by Greta Christina
"Further Thoughts on the Ethics of Skepticism" by Daniel Loxton
"Skepticism and Cynicism" By The Quixotic Man
"I Can Fly" by Steven Novella
"Cognitive Biases and Handedness" by Steven Novella
"Science-based medicine, skepticism, and the scientific consensus" by David Gorski
"False Skepticism" by Jessika Griffin
The Guardian - "Science and truth have been cast aside by our desire for controversy" by Robin McKie
"Skepticism vs Cynicism" by Steven Novella
"Common Arguments Against Skepticism (And Why They’re Wrong)" by Mike Rothschild
"Pseudoskeptics Are Not Skeptics" by JOHN MASHEY
NECSS 2010 - Keynote - D. J. Grothe:
NECSS 2010 - Keynote - D. J. Grothe from Maggie McFee on Vimeo.
And the best source of all,
"The littlest skepchick"
Carl Sagan - Wonder and Skepticism:
Skeptiko podcast - "107. Massimo Pigliucci on How to Tell Science From Bunk"
For Good Reason podcast - Nonsense on Stilts w/ Massimo Pigliucci
The Question:
Crew Spence: Street Philosopher (Episode 4)
"My Friend, the Believer" by Brian Dunning (This is an excellent discussion of how to address skepticism in social situations)
Skeptics Guide To The Universe podcast Episode #109 - Lecture by Perry DeAngeles about pseudoscience
Carl Sagan interviewed on Charlie Rose:
Getting to know Michael Shermer:
Distinguished Speaker Series: Michael Shermer from Collin College on Vimeo.
Interview with Captain Disillusion:
Lecture - Reporters: Fair Balanced and Gullible? (Bob Hirshon)
"Skepticism 101: How do I learn to detect BS?" by Michael Rosch
"Skepticism 101: Do psychic powers exist?" by Michael Rosch
"Skepticism 101: Are THEY out to get us?" by Michael Rosch
"Marketing Psychology" by Steven Novella
"Have You Seen This Clown" by Steven Novella
“Intrepid, Ragged Band of Bloggers” take on CAM Steven Novella
3 reasons to be involved in skeptical activisim by Massimo Pigliucci
"The God of Skeptics
Heretics, nonbelievers, and doubters worship the Amazing Randi. So what will free thinkers do when he's gone?" By Michael J. Mooney
[Note: Though I strongly disapprove of the author's constant use of religious terminology to describe reverence for James Randi, and disapporve of the quote describing skeptics as particularly distrustful of government, I feel this is for the most part, a great article]
Grassroots Skeptics - Locate Skeptical Events in your area
"Naive About Science" by Steven Novella
"The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" By AJ Mell
The Skeptics' Guide To The Universe podcast Episode 214 - Interview with Jami Ian Swiss about 40 minutes into the show
Phil Plait - Active Skepticism Online:
James Randi and Michael Shermer Talk Skepticism on Stossel Show:
The Straw Vulcan, Julia Galef Skepticon 4:
Skeptical Activism: Get Involved
Where Do We Go From Here?” by Daniel Loxton
PDF from Skeptic.com audio version on Skepticality
What Do I Do Next? by Daniel Loxton
"Next Steps: Baiting the Trap " by Mark Edward
"Solidarity is the Only Way " by Mark Edward
"Ambush Skepticism" by Mark Edward
"FORCE ONE" by Mark Edward
"Making a Dent" by Mark Edward
"David & Goliath: A Dramatic Role Reversal Spurred On By The Media" by Val Jones
"The Paradoxical Future of Skepticism" by Daniel Loxton
3 reasons to be involved in skeptical activism by Massimo Pigliucci
"Want to Help Save 34 Billion a Year in Health Care Costs? Be a Skeptic" By David Brenders, Ph.D.
Does skepticism necessitate atheism? (Debated by writers of The Gotham Skeptic blog)
"Why Skeptics Don’t Have to be Atheists" By The Quixotic Man (I don't agree w/ this article but the comments are worth the read)
"Why Skeptics Should be Atheists" by Michael De Dora Jr.
"One more on the relationship between atheism and skepticism" By Massimo Pigliucci
Even the very best skeptics can fall victim to logical fallacies. Here are various blogs written in response to flawed thinking by James Randi, the father of the modern skeptical movement.
"James Randi, global warming and the meaning of skepticism" By Massimo Pigliucci
"Say it ain't so, Randi!" by PZ Myers
"Randi responds" by PZ Myers
"Randi, skepticism, and global warming" by Phil Plait
"James Randi, anthropogenic global warming, and skepticism" by Orac
"James Randi, anthropogenic global warming, and skepticism, revisited one last time (I hope)" by Orac
SKEPTICAL EDUCATION:
A viable method for teaching critical thinking skills to small children
here. and a video demonstration is
here.
Also,
UK high schools and colleges will be teaching "Anomalistic Psychology," which attempts to explain paranormal and related beliefs and ostensibly paranormal experiences in terms of known psychological and physical factors.
And
"Skepticism 101: A Call for Course Syllabuses from Those Teaching Skeptical Courses " by Michael Shermer
And the best source of all,
Critical Thinking Education Group"
Also see videos from
Parenting Beyond Belief
"Lying for skepticism" by Phil Plait
Live-blogging from The Amazing Meeting 8 (TAM8) (2010)
Liveblogging The Amazing Meeting 8: Friday Morning Sessions
Liveblogging The Amazing Meeting 8: Friday Afternoon Sessions
Liveblogging The Amazing Meeting 8: Friday Late Afternoon Sessions
Liveblogging The Amazing Meeting 8: Saturday Morning Sessions
Liveblogging The Amazing Meeting 8: Saturday Afternoon Sessions
Liveblogging The Amazing Meeting 8: Sunday Morning Sessions
Videos of talks at North East Conference on Science and Skepticism (NECSS)
Jamy Ian Swiss - "Overlapping Magisteria" - TAM 2012:
Other videos on skepticism:
Simpsons Top Trumps: Skeptics Edition
The Skeptics Tarot Cards
Celebrity Quack Trumps
More skeptical trumps
Cartoon - "Carl Sagan and his Fully Armed Spaceship of the Imagination"
