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The Debunking Handbook – a guide for skeptics and mythbusters

Relatively Interesting February 26, 2013 0

If you consider yourself a skeptic and a follower of the principles of science, then you will at some point find yourself debating (or arguing) with a “believer”. Your goal might be to simply

Know Your Logical Fallacies And Beef Up Your Critical Thinking Skills

Relatively Interesting November 28, 2012 0

What is a logical fallacy? Simply put, a logical fallacy is a mistake in reasoning due to a misconception or presumption. If the premises of an argument are true, the argument can still be rendered invalid

8 Urban Legends You Might Actually Believe Are True

Relatively Interesting November 22, 2012 0

We’ve all heard them. Urban legends are the staple of campfire hobnob. These myths have gained “credibility” because they were retold by the neighbor of the second cousin of a neighbor’s aunt. There are

How the Barnum Effect can make you choose the wrong college major

Relatively Interesting October 16, 2012 0

The Barnum Effect is named after P.T. Barnum (yes, the circus guy), because much of his circus entertainment involved scams and hoaxes. Specifically, the Barnum effect was named so due to a statement P.T.

The Top 5 Conspiracy Movies

Relatively Interesting September 5, 2012 0

Everyone loves a good meaty conspiracy movie. After all, where else can you find suspense, mystery, intrigue and someone to blame all in about 90 minutes? While some of the better-known conspiracy movies like

Confirmation Bias: What It Is and Why We Need to Recognize It

Relatively Interesting August 6, 2012 0

The term confirmation bias may seem familiar. We may have heard about it in an intro psychology course or read about research conducted on the subject, but not many of us pause to consider

5 Ways You Can Think Critically Before Making a Purchase

Relatively Interesting July 27, 2012 0

It is important to think critically before you make any purchase regardless if it is large or small. Doing so enables you to make a more informed decision that will either maintain or improve

Occam’s Razor – so simple!

Relatively Interesting July 25, 2012 0

Beware of Bogus Dietary Supplements

Relatively Interesting March 1, 2012 1

Dietary supplements have been making headlines lately, and not in a good way. The issue of the healthfulness and safety of many commercial brand dietary supplements continues to crop up as study after study

Pseudoscience and Magical Thinking: What’s the Harm?

Relatively Interesting February 3, 2012 2

What’s The Harm is a website that lists cases where a lack of critical thinking has caused unnecessary harm, death, injury, hospitalization, major financial loss, or other damages. Here are 10 striking examples where