Skepticism...as long as it conforms to your political beliefs
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“I've listened to the SGU for more years than I care to count. In recent years, it's become a fascinating case study in how scientific skepticism often ends where political beliefs begin. On the hoary traditional targets of skeptics, creationism, homeopathy, perpetual motion devices, etc., you'll get good skeptical discussion centered on scientific method, logical fallacies, the blindness created by motivated reasoning. When it comes to topics where the political leanings of the crew (one of them often proudly talks about being an "activist") clearly dictate their preferred conclusions, all of these tools of skepticism almost comically go out the window. Convenient skepticism - the problem is that if you don't know the topics well, you won't know when their discussion of the science is trustworthy or untrustworthy.”Read full review »
idleproof via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/28/24
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“This is my favorite skeptical podcast because it goes beyond mere skepticism and spends a lot of time showing how educated people think through problems, especially with the "Fact or Fiction" segment. They have delightful in-depth interviews, where they are not afraid to challenge fellow...”Read full review »
RonaldHayden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/07
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“Very entertaining but informative! Lots of good stuff every in every installment.”Read full review »
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10/05/06
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“There are alot of great podcasts availible, but far fewer that manage to be interesting, intelligent, and fun. The Skeptics Guide manages all of those qualities simultaneously. This podcast is on a very short list of one's that I await with eager anticipation. One of, if not the, best...”Read full review »
Caanaan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/06
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