==== What is skepticism? ==== * [[http://www.skeptic.com/about_us/manifesto/|A Skeptical Manifesto]] ==== Websites ==== * [[http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/|Science-Based Medicine]] * [[http://hatepseudoscience.com/|I Fucking Hate Pseudoscience]] * [[http://skeptics.stackexchange.com/|Skeptics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for scientific skepticism.]] * [[http://www.csicop.org/|Committee for Skeptical Inquiry]] ==== Scientific and other Literature ==== * [[http://keithstanovich.com/Site/Research_on_Reasoning_files/Stanovich_CDPS_2013.pdf|Myside bias, rational thinking, and intelligence]] //Myside bias occurs when people evaluate evidence, generate evidence, and test hypotheses in a manner biased toward their own prior opinions and attitudes. Research across a wide variety of myside bias paradigms has revealed a somewhat surprising finding regarding individual differences. The magnitude of the myside bias shows very little relation to intelligence. Avoiding myside bias is thus one rational thinking skill that is not assessed by intelligence tests or even indirectly indexed through its correlation with cognitive ability measures.// * [[http://www.skeptiforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Media-Guide-to-Skepticism.pdf|Media Guide to Skepticism]] //Purpose: To provide a clear, easy-to-read guide about the “Skeptical” viewpoint as subscribed to by many who might call themselves Skeptics or critical thinkers; to distinguish practical Skepticism from the popular use of the phrase “I’m skeptical,” and from those who claim to be “skeptics” regarding some well-established conclusion (such as climate change).// * [[http://www.skeptiforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/A-Practical-Guide-To-Critical-Thinking.pdf|A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking]] //This paper presents a concise introduction to critical thinking. It is intended as a handy tool to help anyone evaluate or develop sound reasoning and arguments.// * [[http://www.skeptiforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Debunking_Handbook1.pdf|The Debunking Handbook]] //Debunking myths is problematic. Unless great care is taken, any effort to debunk misinformation can inadvertently reinforce the very myths one seeks to correct. To avoid these “backfire effects”, an effective debunking requires three major elements. First, the refutation must focus on core facts rather than the myth to avoid the misinformation becoming more familiar. Second, any mention of a myth should be preceded by explicit warnings to notify the reader that the upcoming information is false. Finally, the refutation should include an alternative explanation that accounts for important qualities in the original misinformation.// * [[http://www.skeptiforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IDontKnowWhatToBelieve_web2011.pdf|I Don't Know What to Believe]] //This leaflet is for people who follow debates about science and medicine in the news. It explains how scientists present and judge research and how you can ask questions of the scientific information presented to you.// ==== Other information ==== * [[http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/scientific-consensus/|Steven Novella on Scientific Consensus]] * [[http://www.lhup.edu/~DSIMANEK/cargocul.htm|Richard Feynman ‘Cargo Cult Science’]] * [[http://www.fotuva.org/feynman/what_is_science.html|Richard Feynman ‘What is Science?’]] * [[http://utminers.utep.edu/omwilliamson/ENGL1311/fallacies.htm|Master List of Logical Fallacies]] * [[Skepticism Discussion Threads|Skepticism Discussion Threads]] ==== Evaluating Sources of Information ==== [[https://nodesci.net/|Nodes of Science]]: * [[https://nodesci.net/blog/2015/05/12/a-guide-to-looking-smart-on-the-internet-how-to-find-and-evaluate-online-information/|A Guide to Looking Smart on the Internet: How to Find and Evaluate Online Information]] * [[https://nodesci.net/blog/2015/05/13/literature-on-skepticism-critical-thinking-and-meta-cognition/|Literature on Skepticism, Critical Thinking, and Meta-Cognition]] * [[https://nodesci.net/blog/2015/05/13/a-science-communicators-toolkit/|Nodes of Science: A Science Communicator’s Toolkit]] Facebook Threads: * GMO Science Forum * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031537466879372/permalink/1055381861161599/What are some of your strategies for determining if a source supports a claim well? What are some common redflags you watch out for? Which are some sources you are more cautious of and why?]] * Skeptical Science * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/314039278746442/permalink/374549009362135/|Specifically about 97% consensus on AGW]] * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/527962553987516/permalink/625797267537377/|On the quality of Skeptical Science as a source]] * Heartland Institute * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/527962553987516/permalink/605589056224865/|Heartland Institute]] **These links will direct you to Skepti-Forum's Facebook group** ===== Dedicated Threads ===== * [[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152005963421991|What are some thoughts on 'Scientism'?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1428678757383937/|Geoengineering and Chemtrails (Rosalind Peterson YouTube video)]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1442641559320990/|Do you believe the scientific method cannot be applied to everything? Is there one such thing as scientism?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1431853277066485/|What exactly is DNA?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1448698735381939/|Is it a form of science denialism to dismiss sciences such as psychology?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1453738008211345/|Argumentum ad hominem: What is it?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1472428159675663/|Point Refuted a Thousand Times (PRATT) and science communication]] (note: also see PRATT in the wiki) * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1487495261502286/|Common Core State Standards (CCSS) discussion]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1496593677259111/|Gun Control]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1492663830985429/|Skepticism and the ‘Skeptic’ label]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1501414986776980/|Skepticism: what is it and how does is relate to science?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1502454653339680/|Who is Thomas Kuhn and how do his ideas relate to modern science and the scientific consensus?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1511839615734517/|Right to Die]] * [[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10101574154778007&set=gm.1537542323164246&type=1|Fluoride discussion]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1541377966114015/|Correlation =/= Causation: When does this apply and when does it not?]] ===== Meta Threads ===== * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1445507862367693/|Helpline Q&A Thread]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1501201673464978/|Dismissing sources: Should Skepti-Forum keep our principle of asking members not to dismiss sources without giving reason and discussing specific claims?]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1496991920552620/|witch-hunting, doxing, etc rule]] ===== Polls ===== * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1464418880476591/|Poll on Monsanto employees as mods]] * [[http://archive.skeptiforum.org/groups/1420235388228274/permalink/1464810393770773/|Poll on moderator comments in threads or helpline]]