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#Skeptic IRC Weekly internet relay chat for skeptics. 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. Astronomical Pseudo-science: A Skeptic's Resource List A bibliography from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, for those who want to examine with a skeptical eye some of the claims at the fringes of science that seem connected to astronomy. Bad Science About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers. BookTalk Dedicated to the advancement of critical thinking, reason, intelligence, freedom of inquiry, philosophy and the scientific method. Forums include chats with the authors. 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." 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. Crank Dot Net Skeptic provides categorized directory, both alphabetical and hierarchical, to a variety of kooks, cranks, loons, and crackpots on the net. 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. Danny's Skeptic Resources List Features list and highlights of skeptical information available on the web. Debunker's Domain Dedicated to debunking all manner of dubious claims. Eric's Skeptic Page A skeptical look at all sorts of sciences and pseudosciences. Fortean Times The Journal of Strange Phenomenae. Online version of the print magazine. Free Inquiry Argues for free inquiry and thought; the philosophies of naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism. In Pursuit of Reality A skeptical look at auras, Kirlian photography, reincarnation, spiritualism, astral projection, and astrology. 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. Nova: Kidnapped by UFOs? Companion site for TV program in which believers and skeptics, including Carl Sagan, explore case histories of alien abductions. Number Watch Monitors the media in search of misleading numbers in news, politics and science. 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] Practical Skepticism A how-to guide for examining claims and debunking myths, math abuse, and misleading arguments. 1 2 3 [>>]

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