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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 articles from Michael Marshall, Steve Donnelly, Dave Hahn, and Mark Horne.
Alice presents her top five favourite bits of Christmas gift wellness woo, before preparing to jet off to Lithuania for a long weekend.
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.
Evidence alone won't change people's minds – we need to be empathetic, and understanding of who they are and what values they hold
The post Why do people ignore evidence, and what actually changes minds? appeared first on The Skeptic.
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