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From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. Featuring stories from Michael Marshall, Wendy Grossman, Mark Horne, and Natalia Pasternak
Mike asks what is really happening when people report 'out of body experiences' and how we know. Meanwhile, Alice has to handle a job interview with a dislocated (ish) jaw.
Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.
In their relentless drive for attention and engagement, social media sites have recognised that outrage and anger are the key to keeping people posting
The post Moderating social media: hate is the name of the business appeared first on The Skeptic.
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