Astrofiammante's Botheration Log

“I have spent a reasonable percentage of my life in libraries – I like the hush.” Robin Ince

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10 questions to ask when considering if something is true

July 4th, 2009 · Comments Off · Conspiracy theories, Smoke and mirrors, The truth is out there

While the management is in a video-embedding mood, here’s another – The Scientific Baloney Detection Kit, which arrives with us via a long and prestigious line of scientists including Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins.

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AC Grayling on the wider applications of scientific thinking

July 4th, 2009 · Comments Off · The truth is out there

Here’s a chance to hear the renowned philosopher AC Grayling thinking out loud on the application of scientific thinking to wider areas of life.

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What I'm reading: 29/08/2008

September 29th, 2008 · Comments Off · Uncategorized

What I’m reading online today – if you like what you see, add me to your Delicious network…

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