TS Tidbits 07.17
Skeptilove. Showcasing charitable acts of skeptics, because people think we’re all ornery old men. Clearly not true of the founder. So: show some love, everyone! (Even if you’re incapable of love, you could also rationally donate to your local skeptic’s group, the CFI, JREF, or a host of other places! Definitely on my list once I get money.) Why I won’t be attending my high... »
Apollo 11 – 40th Anniversary
Today, July 16, 2009, is the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch. This was the mission that landed three men – Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin – on the moon for the first time. I don’t know about you guys, but seeing pictures of the mission gives me the chills. And although going to space and the moon is a normal thought these days, it still blows my mind to think abo... »
The Thissiders: How the Team on the Othersiders Fails to Meet Scientific Rigor
Over the years I have investigated many paranormal investigators and they’re not all of the same ilk. There are those who are genuinely interested in the prospect of life after death, but still maintain fierce skepticism in the face of the unexplained. One such group of paranormal investigators is Rocky Mountain Paranormal, and you’ll find on their website many pages dedicated to commo... »
The Thissiders: Voices in the White Noise
On the Othersiders you’re going to hear a lot of popular teen slang scientific terms like “woah” or “dude” or “creepy”, but I guarantee you that you will never hear a term I am about to introduce you to: audio pareidolia. Probably because a) big words are not sexy and b) it debunks half the evidence they’ve labelled “credible”. Take a loo... »
The Thissiders: Ghost Hunter Hunters!
When I was little I used to love Cartoon Network. I loved to watch Dragonball Z and Ed Edd and Eddy, Dexter’s Laboratory, and Batman Beyond. You know, the good old days when CN was made up of cartoons and not this junk! The Othersiders are a group of “friends” who investigate spooky looking places and attempt to find “evidence.” Friends who answered a casting call… Elles and I decided that we shou... »
TS Tidbits 07.08
Back from the dead! Because I can’t stand reading x million links and not sharing them with anyone. The awesome Oliver Sacks is on the Daily Show. Jon Stewart seems mindblown. [Daily Show] Depression may be linked to how willing someone is to give up her goals. Hey, would’ve been a good diagnostic for me! [The Economist] Silly health stories debunked by Ben Goldacre, including one abou... »
